Gateway Charter School vs Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Charter School
Fort Myers · Charter other · Grades PK–12
3,192 students
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
Fort Myers · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students
| Measure | Gateway Charter School Fort Myers, Florida | Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School Fort Myers, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #257 of 563 |
| National rank | – | #5804 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 3,192 | 999 |
| Enrollment | 3,192 | 999 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.6 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 61% |
| city | Fort Myers | Fort Myers |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway Charter School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Gateway Charter School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 53.1%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 26.6).
- •Gateway Charter School is the larger school with 3,192 students compared with 999.
- •Gateway Charter School is a charter school while Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gateway Charter School better than Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gateway Charter School and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Fort Myers and Fort Myers in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway Charter School: 3,192. Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School: 999. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway Charter School and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School rank in Florida?
Gateway Charter School is unranked and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School is 257th of 563 among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).