VARSITY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL

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1,009 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Varsity Lakes Middle School, located in Lehigh Acres, Florida, is part of the School District of Lee County. The school serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering an environment that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare middle-grade students for the rigors of high school while emphasizing critical thinking, technological literacy, and core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts.

In addition to its academic focus, Varsity Lakes Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student involvement. The campus offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs designed to help students explore their interests and develop leadership skills outside of the traditional classroom setting. With a mission rooted in collaboration between students, faculty, and families, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to succeed and contribute positively to their community.

1,009

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VARSITY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	629
Black	254
Asian	14
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
629 (62.3%)
Black
254 (25.2%)
White
86 (8.5%)
Two or More
23 (2.3%)
Asian
14 (1.4%)
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)694-3464
Website:	http://vlm.leeschools.net//
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,009
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	540
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 6 269

Grade 7 352

Grade 8 388