Serving 761 students in grades 6-8, Dundee Ridge Middle Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy's student population of 761 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dundee Ridge Middle Academy is 0.58, 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
#1302 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
59%
36%
Black
17%
21%
White
22%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dundee Ridge Middle Academy's ranking?
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy is ranked #1302 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dundee Ridge Middle Academy often compared to?
Dundee Ridge Middle Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Davenport School Of The Arts, Daniel Jenkins Of Technology Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dundee Ridge Middle Academy?
761 students attend Dundee Ridge Middle Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Dundee Ridge Middle Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dundee Ridge Middle Academy?
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dundee Ridge Middle Academy offer ?
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dundee Ridge Middle Academy part of?
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy is part of Polk School District.
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