Serving 81 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, County Wide Exceptional Child Programs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs's student population of 81 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (86-87)
20 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 23, 2026
School Motto
Inspiring greatness through value and vision
School Rankings
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of County Wide Exceptional Child Programs is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2741 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
44%
37%
Black
7%
21%
White
46%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is County Wide Exceptional Child Programs's ranking?
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs is ranked #2741 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are County Wide Exceptional Child Programs often compared to?
County Wide Exceptional Child Programsis often viewed alongside schools like Buckingham Exceptional Student Center, Royal Palm Exceptional School Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of County Wide Exceptional Child Programs?
The graduation rate of County Wide Exceptional Child Programs is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 83%.
How many students attend County Wide Exceptional Child Programs?
81 students attend County Wide Exceptional Child Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of County Wide Exceptional Child Programs students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does County Wide Exceptional Child Programs offer ?
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is County Wide Exceptional Child Programs part of?
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs is part of Lee School District.
In what neighborhood is County Wide Exceptional Child Programs located?
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs is located in the Metro Park neighborhood of Fort Myers, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Metro Park.
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