Doris A. Sanders Learning Center

1201 Enchanted Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 94 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Doris A. Sanders Learning 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 94 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Doris A. Sanders Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Doris A. Sanders Learning Center's student population of 94 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
94 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Doris A. Sanders Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doris A. Sanders Learning Center is 0.59, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (FL)
#3044 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
48%
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20-29%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
14%
36%
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Black
26%
21%
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White
57%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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≥50%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Doris A. Sanders Learning Center's ranking?
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center is ranked #3044 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Doris A. Sanders Learning Center often compared to?
Doris A. Sanders Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Magnolia School, Victory Ridge Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Doris A. Sanders Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Doris A. Sanders Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Doris A. Sanders Learning Center?
94 students attend Doris A. Sanders Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Doris A. Sanders Learning Center students are White, 26% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doris A. Sanders Learning Center?
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Doris A. Sanders Learning Center offer ?
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Doris A. Sanders Learning Center part of?
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center is part of Polk School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 94 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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