Hardee Junior High School

2401 Us Highway 17 N
Wauchula, FL 33873
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,188 students in grades 6-12, Hardee Junior High 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 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hardee Junior High School's student population of 1,188 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,188 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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School Rankings

Hardee Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardee Junior High School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2344 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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47%
52%
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41%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
64%
36%
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Black
6%
21%
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White
28%
36%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hardee Junior High School's ranking?
Hardee Junior High School is ranked #2344 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Hardee Junior High School?
1,188 students attend Hardee Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hardee Junior High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hardee Junior High School?
Hardee Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hardee Junior High School offer ?
Hardee Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Hardee Junior High School part of?
Hardee Junior High School is part of Hardee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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