Serving 911 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred 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 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 911 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred's student population of 911 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
911 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred 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 Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred is 0.66, 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
#2166 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
44%
37%
Black
17%
21%
White
35%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred's ranking?
Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred is ranked #2166 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred often compared to?
Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfredis often viewed alongside schools like Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred?
911 students attend Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred?
Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred offer ?
Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred part of?
Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred is part of Polk School District.
School Reviews
1 5/2/2017
They gave me too much homework
5 3/19/2015
This is a great school. My son is in 8th grade and during all three years at Discovery, he has had straight As. The teachers are engaging and interested in the students, email and they respond quickly. The couselors and prinicipal are very involved and it feels like a private school education. I feel very lucky that my son attends this school and never worry about his safety when he's there.
5 5/24/2014
This school is amazing. In 2014-2016 I'm going they. When I went to the 5th grade orientation in May.15 2014 I love it. I can't wait for Aug.18,2014 to start school. every time I come from school I always go to the computer to discoveryacademy.org. But mostly I can not wait for the discovery academy of lake Alfred change because it's in 2013-2014. What I want is it to be in 2014-2015 cause in the summer I'm going to take 2 hour on the computer so can find what is it about.
2 12/8/2008
The school has an extremely high teacher turnover. Administrators are reluctant to implement an effective discipline policy subsequently student misbehavior and disrespect is rampant. They do offer a music, art and limited sports activities for students.
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