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The Island School vs. Trafalgar Middle School

Should you attend The Island School or Trafalgar 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.
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School Overview

School
The Island School
135 First St W
Boca Grande, FL 33921
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Trafalgar Middle School
2120 Trafalgar Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33991
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

The Island School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 61 students in grades Kindergarten-5, The Island School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 973 students in grades 6-8, Trafalgar 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 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
6-8
Total Students
61 students
973 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at The Island School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Trafalgar Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at The Island School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Trafalgar Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at The Island School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Trafalgar Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at The Island 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Trafalgar 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 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#536 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
#883 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of The Island 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 Trafalgar Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≥80%
(Top 10% in FL)
66%
(Top 30% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Island 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 Trafalgar 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.
60-69%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Island 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 Trafalgar 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.
≥50%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Trafalgar 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 The Island School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Trafalgar Middle School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
7
-
Grade 1 Students
13
-
Grade 2 Students
10
-
Grade 3 Students
14
-
Grade 4 Students
9
-
Grade 5 Students
8
-
Grade 6 Students
-
302
Grade 7 Students
-
319
Grade 8 Students
-
352

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at The Island 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 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Trafalgar 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at The Island 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 Trafalgar 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 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at The Island 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Trafalgar 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 2023-24 school year.
% White
92%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at The Island 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Trafalgar 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at The Island 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Trafalgar 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 2023-24 school year.
0.15
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of The Island 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Trafalgar 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 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at The Island 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Trafalgar 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 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at The Island 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Trafalgar 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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