The top reported proficiency rate is 85% in Math. The lowest is 69% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Oasis Elementary Charter School-north
Oasis Elementary Charter School-North sits in the southwestern part of Cape Coral, a sprawling residential city built around an engineered canal system in Lee County, Florida. It is a public charter school serving kindergarten through fifth grade, meaning graduation rates and middle or high school course data do not apply here. The school draws from one of Florida's fastest-growing cities, where new single-family construction is concentrated especially in the northern portions of Cape Coral and where the housing market has recently shifted toward buyers following years of rapid appreciation. Home values in the school's zip code have dipped year over year, as have rents, so families looking to buy or rent in the area may find more room to negotiate than they would have a couple of years ago, though carrying costs remain meaningful relative to income at current mortgage rates.
The student body is sizable for an elementary charter school, spread fairly evenly across all six grade levels. White students make up the largest share of enrollment, with Hispanic students representing a substantial second group, and smaller shares of Black, Asian, and multiracial students. Roughly a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, placing this school in a moderately mixed economic range. Data on English learner populations and students with IEPs were not available in the information provided, so parents with children in either category may want to ask the school directly about support structures and caseloads.
On the most recent Florida FAST assessments, the school's math results stand out as a clear strength. Proficiency rates across tested grades run well above what most Florida elementary schools report, with third, fourth, and fifth graders all landing at levels that are genuinely high by statewide standards. ELA results are solid but land somewhat lower, with proficiency across the three tested grades clustered in the low-to-mid seventies range. Fifth grade science, measured by the Florida Statewide Science Assessment, comes in above average by Florida standards but is the school's softer result compared to math. Trend data across prior years was not available, so it is not possible to say from this data set whether results have been rising, holding steady, or softening. A parent would benefit from asking the school about multi-year trajectory.
No program information was provided in the data, so specifics about enrichment offerings, after-school programming, instructional model, or any distinctive charter approach the school uses are not available here. Charter schools in Florida are public schools operating under an independent charter, and Oasis North sits within the Lee County district. Families should be aware that Lee County overhauled its student assignment system beginning with elementary grades in 2023-24 under a "Proximity Plan" that shrinks attendance zones and ties busing to proximity; publicly reported information indicates that students living within a certain distance of their assigned school do not receive district transportation. Because Oasis North is a charter school, the specific enrollment and transportation rules may differ from traditional district schools, and it is worth confirming directly with the school what the application process and transportation options look like for families in various parts of the city.
The broader district context includes a voter-approved shift to an elected, partisan superintendent, which took effect with the 2024 general election, changing how district leadership is selected and accountable. A half-cent sales tax running through late 2028 has funded capital projects, safety upgrades including weapons detection systems, and technology across the district; district leaders have publicly raised concern about what happens to those programs if the tax is not renewed before it expires.
Cape Coral itself is a car-dependent city without a traditional walkable core, though the South Cape area has developed a recognizable dining and pedestrian district. The school's address on SW 3rd Lane places it in a residential neighborhood where most families will drive to reach it. For a family prioritizing strong math outcomes in a public charter setting within a growing Sun Belt city, this school's academic profile is worth taking seriously. The ELA picture is reasonable but less exceptional, and science merits a closer look with the school to understand what drives that gap relative to math.
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