DIPLOMAT MIDDLE SCHOOL

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1,097 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Diplomat Middle School, located in Cape Coral, Florida, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the School District of Lee County. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By offering a diverse curriculum that balances core academic subjects with elective opportunities, Diplomat Middle School aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore their personal interests and talents.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing the importance of strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and students. Beyond classroom instruction, the school provides various extracurricular activities, including athletics and clubs, which promote teamwork, leadership, and school spirit. Through its focus on a well-rounded education, Diplomat Middle School strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to their community.

1,097

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DIPLOMAT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	604
Black	88
Asian	13
Two or More	24
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
604 (55.1%)
White
365 (33.3%)
Black
88 (8.0%)
Two or More
24 (2.2%)
Asian
13 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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)574-5257
Website:	http://dpm.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,097
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	538
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 6 373

Grade 7 352

Grade 8 372