L.A. Ainger Middle School in Rotonda West, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

L.A. Ainger Middle School is a suburban public school in Rotonda West, Florida that is part of Charlotte County Public School District. It serves 625 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.5:1. Its teachers have had 40 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

625 Students

32 Teachers

245 Cougar Way

Rotonda West, FL 33947 View local requests

https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/Domain/899

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L.A. Ainger Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

17%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

L.A. Ainger Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 15, 2026

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