LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

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1,138 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lexington Middle School, located on Summerlin Road in Fort Myers, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the School District of Lee County. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and academically rigorous environment, offering a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects, honors programs, and various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Lexington Middle School places a strong emphasis on student development through extracurricular involvement. The school typically hosts a wide range of athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives that encourage students to explore their interests and build social connections. By focusing on both scholarly achievement and character development, the school aims to support the overall growth of its student body within the vibrant Fort Myers community.

1,138

Total Students

55.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	493
Black	153
Asian	30
Two or More	30
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
493 (43.3 %)
White
428 (37.6 %)
Black
153 (13.4 %)
Asian
30 (2.6 %)
Two or More
30 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEE
Phone:	(239)454-6130
Website:	http://lxm.leeschools.net//
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 378

Grade 7 379

Grade 8 381