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Cypress Lake Middle School vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School

Should you attend Cypress Lake Middle School or Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cypress Lake Middle School
8901 Cypress Lake Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33919
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
4750 Winkler Avenue Ext
Fort Myers, FL 33966
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 753 students in grades 6-8, Cypress Lake Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 995 students in grades 6-8, Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
753 students
995 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cypress Lake Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cypress Lake Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cypress Lake Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cypress Lake Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lee School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lee School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#942 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
#1766 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cypress Lake Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 30% in FL)
52%
(Top 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cypress Lake Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cypress Lake Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cypress Lake Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cypress Lake Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
243
344
Grade 7 Students
238
333
Grade 8 Students
272
318

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cypress Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cypress Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cypress Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
49%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cypress Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cypress Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cypress Lake Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cypress Lake Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(19-20 School Year Data)
3%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cypress Lake Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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