GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL

gfm.leeschools.net/

901 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gulf Middle School, located in Cape Coral, Florida, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the School District of Lee County. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth and fostering a supportive community environment. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—while also providing various elective opportunities designed to help students explore their interests and develop well-rounded skills.

Beyond the classroom, Gulf Middle School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs. The school’s administration and faculty focus on preparing students for the transition to high school by promoting character development, responsibility, and critical thinking. With a mission rooted in student success, the school utilizes digital resources and community partnerships to ensure that students are equipped with the tools necessary to navigate an increasingly technology-driven world.

901

Total Students

46.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	429
Hispanic	368
Black	42
Asian	16
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
429 (47.6%)
Hispanic
368 (40.8%)
Two or More
43 (4.8%)
Black
42 (4.7%)
Asian
16 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)549-0606
Website:	http://gfm.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	901
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
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 6 273

Grade 7 311

Grade 8 317