Achievement Academy serves 157 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Achievement Academy's student population of 157 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Motto
To give children the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential by providing early intervention, education, therapy, and family support to those with special needs or at-risk for developmental delays.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Achievement Academy is 0.68, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Achievement Academy often compared to?
Achievement Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mckeel Academy Central by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Achievement Academy?
157 students attend Achievement Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Achievement Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Achievement Academy?
Achievement Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Achievement Academy offer ?
Achievement Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Achievement Academy part of?
Achievement Academy is part of Polk School District.
In what neighborhood is Achievement Academy located?
Achievement Academy is located in the Tigertown neighborhood of Lakeland, FL.
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