Serving 22 students in grades 5-12, Polk Halfway House 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Polk Halfway House ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Polk Halfway House's student population of 22 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Polk Halfway House is 0.61, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
50%
21%
White
36%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (98-99)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend Polk Halfway House?
22 students attend Polk Halfway House.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Polk Halfway House students are Black, 36% of students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk Halfway House?
Polk Halfway House has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Polk Halfway House offer ?
Polk Halfway House offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Polk Halfway House part of?
Polk Halfway House is part of Polk School District.
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