Lake Gibson Middle School

6901 Socrum Loop Rd N
Lakeland, FL 33809
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,169 students in grades 6-8, Lake Gibson Middle School 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 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,169 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lake Gibson Middle School's student population of 1,169 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,169 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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School Rankings

Lake Gibson Middle School 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 Lake Gibson Middle School 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#2406 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40%
48%
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39%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
29%
36%
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Black
20%
21%
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White
47%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
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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 Lake Gibson Middle School's ranking?
Lake Gibson Middle School is ranked #2406 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lake Gibson Middle School often compared to?
Lake Gibson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawton Chiles Middle Academy, Lakeland Highlands Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lake Gibson Middle School?
1,169 students attend Lake Gibson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lake Gibson Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Gibson Middle School?
Lake Gibson Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lake Gibson Middle School offer ?
Lake Gibson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lake Gibson Middle School part of?
Lake Gibson Middle School is part of Polk School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,169 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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