PUNTA GORDA MIDDLE SCHOOL

1001 EDUCATION AVE
PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950

www.yourcharlotteschools.net/PGMS

1,098 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Punta Gorda Middle School (PGMS), located in the heart of Punta Gorda, Florida, serves as a key educational institution within the Charlotte County Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond. The campus is committed to providing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in critical thinking, collaborative learning, and the development of essential life skills during their formative middle school years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, PGMS emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by providing a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts, and student-led clubs. These opportunities allow students to explore their interests, build leadership abilities, and foster a strong sense of school spirit. By prioritizing communication between faculty, students, and parents, Punta Gorda Middle School strives to maintain a safe and inclusive community that empowers every student to succeed and reach their full potential.

1,098

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PUNTA GORDA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	744
Hispanic	182
Black	79
Asian	26
Two or More	57
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

White
744 (67.8%)
Hispanic
182 (16.6%)
Black
79 (7.2%)
Two or More
57 (5.2%)
Asian
26 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

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:	CHARLOTTE
Phone:	(941)575-5485
Website:	http://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/PGMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,098
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	416
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 6 368

Grade 7 389

Grade 8 341