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GATEWAY CHARTER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

12770 GATEWAY BLVD, FT MYERS, FL 33913LEE →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Charter
1,036
Students
Total enrolled
$12,577
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 12% vs nat'l
25.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 68% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,036 students in grades 05–08 in FT MYERS, Florida.
12% below average funding
District spends $12,577 per pupil, 12% less than the national average of $14,347.
25.9 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

GATEWAY CHARTER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a very large middle in FT MYERS, Florida, serving grades 05–08 with 1,036 students. The district invests $12,577 per student — 12% below the national average of $14,347, with a 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at GATEWAY CHARTER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

1,036
Total Students
25.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
40
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution521 male · 515 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 694 students
Student Composition
25%
48%
21%
Asian2%
White25%
Hispanic / Latino48%
Black21%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120108007470

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,577Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,577
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,534
Student Support$2,390
Administration$1,509
Operations$1,886
Other$1,258
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,577 spent per student, an estimated $5,571 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
25%
58%
State government
25.0%
Local (property tax)
58.0%
Federal programs
17.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
VETERANS PARK ACADEMY FOR THE ARTSBONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOLSUNSHINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGATEWAY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+5 more
↓
Middle
OAK HAMMOCK MIDDLE SCHOOLHARNS MARSH MIDDLE SCHOOLLEHIGH ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOLVARSITY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL
+2 more
↓
High School
LEHIGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLGATEWAY HIGH SCHOOLIDA S. BAKER HIGH SCHOOLSOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL
+11 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyLee County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictLEE →
Phone: (239)768-2491
NCES ID: 120108007470
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FT MYERS seeking a charter middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in LEE
High
LEHIGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2,476 students · 09–12
● 38 opp57% FRL
Elem
VETERANS PARK ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS
2,133 students · PK–08
● 36 opp36% FRL
High
GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL
1,981 students · 09–12
● 38 opp50% FRL
High
IDA S. BAKER HIGH SCHOOL
1,933 students · 09–12
39% FRL
High
SOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL
1,917 students · 09–12
● 53 opp50% FRL
High
FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL
1,902 students · 09–12
● 34 opp32% FRL
High
EAST LEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
1,896 students · 09–12
● 35 opp61% FRL
High
CAPE CORAL HIGH SCHOOL
1,887 students · 09–12
41% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
12770 GATEWAY BLVD, FT MYERS, FL 33913
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.