D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Varsity Lakes Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 801 GUNNERY RD N, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 8th percentile in Florida
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.68 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 39th percentile
Resources
C
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
1,257
Students
enrolled
22.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%8/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%39/100Students gain 0.68 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.04 in 2009–19; 22nd percentile in Florida (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%58/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −35 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency39% (−10 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency32% (−14 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%52%reading -16 pts, math -13 pts27th percentile (list)
Black29%21%reading -6 pts, math -8 pts28th percentile (list)
Hispanic40%30%reading -9 pts, math -16 pts26th percentile (list)
Asian—50%math -32 pts4th percentile (list)
Multiracial45%35%reading -12 pts, math -21 pts15th percentile (list)
Low-income33%25%reading -9 pts, math -13 pts17th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 801 GUNNERY RD N
City Lehigh Acres
ZIP Code 33971
District 1201080
NCES School ID 120108003967
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 33971

Understanding the community around Varsity Lakes Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,061
Per Capita Income $25,790
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%
High School or Higher 82.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $240,900
Median Rent $1,566
Owner-Occupied 79.8%
Renter-Occupied 20.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Varsity Lakes Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 59.4%
Black 26.2%
White 10.3%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More Races 2.4%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,257
Teachers (FTE) 55.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Varsity Lakes Middle School?
Varsity Lakes Middle School has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Varsity Lakes Middle School?
Varsity Lakes Middle School has 1,257 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.7:1.
What grades does Varsity Lakes Middle School serve?
Varsity Lakes Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Varsity Lakes Middle School receive per student?
Varsity Lakes Middle School receives $12,577 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Varsity Lakes Middle School in 33971 ▼
Avg Home Value
$285,975
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,986
1-Year Change
-6.2%
% Renters
20.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026