Fort Meade Middlesenior High School serves 722 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
722 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
37%
Black
20%
21%
White
49%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fort Meade Middlesenior High School?
722 students attend Fort Meade Middlesenior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Fort Meade Middlesenior High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, and 20% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Meade Middlesenior High School?
Fort Meade Middlesenior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Meade Middlesenior High School offer ?
Fort Meade Middlesenior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Fort Meade Middlesenior High School part of?
Fort Meade Middlesenior High School is part of Polk School District.
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