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Polk School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 62 public middle schools serving 35,835 students in Polk School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Florida.
Public Middle Schools in Polk School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
170 Schools
1,719 Schools
# Students
114,483 Students
1,028,832 Students
# Teachers
6,238 Teachers
54,685 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Polk School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
# American Indian Students
251 Students
2,965 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,757 Students
28,145 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
47,036 Students
387,831 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
38%
# Black Students
23,227 Students
215,168 Students
% Black Students
20%
21%
# White Students
38,905 Students
352,586 Students
% White Students
34%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
181 Students
1,772 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,126 Students
40,365 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,609
6,188
# Students in K Grade:
8,265
37,252
# Students in 1st Grade:
8,474
38,998
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8,371
38,925
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9,564
41,876
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,425
38,781
# Students in 5th Grade:
8,380
42,333
# Students in 6th Grade:
9,031
213,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
8,558
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
8,788
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
9,928
34,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
9,149
33,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
8,374
31,237
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,567
31,409
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,360 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,314 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,186 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$1,295 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,360
$11,974
Spending / Student
$11,314
$11,627
Best Polk School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1540 New Jersey
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 797-4991
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 797-4991
Grades: K-8
| 171 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Montessori Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1124 N. Lake Parker Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Mckeel Academy Of Technology
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Parker St W
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2818
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2818
Grades: 7-12
| 1,727 students
Rank: #44.
Berkley Accelerated Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5316 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2400
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2400
Grades: 6-10
| 623 students
Rank: #55.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Dunson Rd
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 419-3171
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 419-3171
Grades: K-12
| 1,551 students
Rank: #66.
Davenport School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4751 County Road 547 N
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 420-2557
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 420-2557
Grades: PK-8
| 1,168 students
Rank: #77.
Cypress Junction Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 5th St Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 259-1490
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 259-1490
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
Rank: #88.
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Florida Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2742
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2742
Grades: 6-8
| 649 students
Rank: #99.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
935 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
Rank: #1010.
Union Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1795 Wabash St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7435
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7435
Grades: 6-8
| 396 students
Rank: #1111.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Grades: PK-12
| 73 students
Rank: #1212.
Rochelle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 Martin L King Jr Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2810
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2810
Grades: PK-8
| 803 students
Rank: #1313.
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5555 Lake Trask Rd
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 419-3088
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 419-3088
Grades: 6-8
| 773 students
Rank: #1414.
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
740 Lake Miriam Dr
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3500
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,265 students
Rank: #1515.
Bok Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13895 Hwy 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 638-1010
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 638-1010
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Rank: #1616.
Edward W Bok Academy North
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
338 E Central Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 638-1010
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 638-1010
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #1717.
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5320
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5320
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #1818.
Jewett School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2250 8th St Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5373
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5373
Grades: PK-8
| 679 students
Rank: #1919.
Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Buena Vista Dr N
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5955
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5955
Grades: 6-8
| 911 students
Rank: #2020.
Polk Halfway House
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2145 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Grades: 5-12
| 23 students
Rank: #2121.
Ridge Teen Parent Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7700 Lucerne Park Rd
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2512
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2512
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: #2222.
Polk Full Time Eschool
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Grades: K-12
| 604 students
Rank: #2323.
Navigator Academy Of Leadership Davenport
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
495 Holly Hill Rd
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 866-7566
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 866-7566
Grades: K-8
| 874 students
Rank: #2424.
Daniel Jenkins Academy Of Technology Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Ledwith Ave
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Rank: #2525.
Lake Alfred Polytech Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 Buena Vista Dr N
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5988
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5988
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Rank: #2626.
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 Hartsell Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2870
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2870
Grades: PK-8
| 642 students
Rank: #2727.
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Edgewood Dr N
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1180
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1180
Grades: 6-12
| 786 students
Rank: #2828.
Polk Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Rank: #2929.
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
Rank: #3030.
Mulberry Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Dr Mlk Jr Ave Se
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1066
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1066
Grades: 6-8
| 1,200 students
Rank: #3131.
Frostproof Middle/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Palm Ave N
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7809
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7809
Grades: 6-12
| 1,150 students
Rank: #3232.
Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 4th St S
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4233
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4233
Grades: 6-10
| 542 students
Rank: #3333.
Citrus Ridge A Civics Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Sand Mine Rd
Davenport, FL 33897
(863) 259-4001
Davenport, FL 33897
(863) 259-4001
Grades: PK-8
| 1,457 students
Rank: #3434.
Lake Gibson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6901 Socrum Loop Rd N
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6151
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6151
Grades: 6-8
| 1,218 students
Rank: #3535.
Bartow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Clower St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7415
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7415
Grades: 6-8
| 1,046 students
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