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Best Schools in Sunshine, Lehigh Acres, FL
Sunshine, Lehigh Acres, FL has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 13,427 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Sunshine underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sunshine, Lehigh Acres, FL
The top high schools in Sunshine, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gateway High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1981 Students
2. Lehigh Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2476 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sunshine, Lehigh Acres, FL
The top middle schools in Sunshine, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harns Marsh Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1422 Students
2. Varsity Lakes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1307 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sunshine, Lehigh Acres, FL
The top elementary schools in Sunshine, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gateway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 840 Students
2. Veterans Park Academy For The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 2133 Students
3. G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 863 Students
4. Sunshine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1301 Students
5. Tortuga Preserve Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1104 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sunshine, Lehigh Acres, FL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sunshine, Lehigh Acres, FL has a total population of 5,568 with 39% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 70%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sunshine, Lehigh Acres, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sunshine, Lehigh Acres, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sunshine, Lehigh Acres, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sunshine, Lehigh Acres, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sunshine, Lehigh Acres, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sunshine, Lehigh Acres, FL
How many schools are in Sunshine, Lehigh Acres, FL?
Sunshine, Lehigh Acres, FL has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 13,427 students in total.
How do schools in Sunshine perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Sunshine score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Sunshine underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sunshine?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations