Serving 62 students in grades 6-12, Bill Duncan Opportunity Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center's student population of 62 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bill Duncan Opportunity Center is 0.68, 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
#3599 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
37%
Black
47%
21%
White
27%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bill Duncan Opportunity Center's ranking?
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center is ranked #3599 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bill Duncan Opportunity Center often compared to?
Bill Duncan Opportunity Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Bartow Middle School, Berkley Accelerated Middle School 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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bill Duncan Opportunity Center?
The graduation rate of Bill Duncan Opportunity Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bill Duncan Opportunity Center?
62 students attend Bill Duncan Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bill Duncan Opportunity Center students are Black, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bill Duncan Opportunity Center?
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bill Duncan Opportunity Center offer ?
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Bill Duncan Opportunity Center part of?
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center is part of Polk School District.
School Reviews
2 3/30/2010
THEY NEED TO SHUT THIS PLACE DOWN. IT IS THE REASON WHY I HAD TO DROP OUT OF SCHOOL. THE TEACHERS ARE ONLY THERE FOR THE MONEY. IT'S THE WORST SCHOOL IN POLK COUNTY.
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