Polk Halfway House

2145 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
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%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in FL)
  • : <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:

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.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
22 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
(17-18)
<50%
58%
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(17-18)
<50%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Polk Halfway House and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
14%
36%
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Black
50%
21%
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White
36%
36%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Polk Halfway House and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (98-99)
4%
8%
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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