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Top 5 Best 33830 Florida Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,973 students in 33830, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 33830, FL are Union Academy, Jean O'dell Learning Center and Polk Halfway House. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33830 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33830, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33830, FL Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1795 Wabash St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7435
Grades: 6-8
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Grades: PK-12
| 73 students
Rank: #33.
Polk Halfway House
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2145 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Grades: 5-12
| 23 students
Rank: #44.
Bartow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Clower St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7415
Grades: 6-8
| 1,046 students
Rank: #55.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1909 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 665-4538
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Rank: #66.
Gause Academy Of Leadership
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1395 Polk St W
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7425
Grades: 6-12
| 96 students
Rank: #77.
Compass Middle Charter School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Clower St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-8701
Grades: 5-8
| 153 students
Rank: n/an/a
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
2390 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
2390 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3820
Grades: 5-12
| 39 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 33830 Florida

33830, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bartow Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1270 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7287
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Bartow Youth Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2415 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 499-2954
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Bennett Christiansen Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1239 East Main Street
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5441
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
Central Florida Marine Institute (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
103 Bartow Municipal
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-0111
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Elementary High School (Closed 2011)
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elementary K (Closed 2011)
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elementary M (Closed 2011)
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elementary N (Closed 2011)
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Gibbons Street Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1860 Gibbons St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7430
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
International Baccalaureate Program High School (Closed 2008)
1270 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0194
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
Middle School Bb (Closed 2010)
1915 S Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Beginnings Youth Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2325 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-7251
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
The Oaks Middle Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
455 N Wilson Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5539
Grades: 6-7
| 39 students
Polk Regional Detention Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2155 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Sheriff's Youth Villa (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3350 State Road 60 E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-0371
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 33830, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 33830, FL include Union Academy, Jean O'dell Learning Center and Polk Halfway House.
How many public middle schools are located in 33830?
9 public middle schools are located in 33830.
What is the racial composition of students in 33830?
33830 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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