Serving 25 students in grades 6-8, Lakeland Montessori Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeland Montessori Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lakeland Montessori Middle School's student population of 25 students has declined by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakeland Montessori Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeland Montessori Middle School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 3655 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
8%
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
28%
36%
Black
n/a
21%
White
52%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
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 is Lakeland Montessori Middle School's ranking?
Lakeland Montessori Middle School is ranked #152 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lakeland Montessori Middle School often compared to?
Lakeland Montessori Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Philip O'brien Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lakeland Montessori Middle School?
25 students attend Lakeland Montessori Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lakeland Montessori Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeland Montessori Middle School?
Lakeland Montessori Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lakeland Montessori Middle School offer ?
Lakeland Montessori Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lakeland Montessori Middle School part of?
Lakeland Montessori Middle School is part of Polk School District.
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