Alturas Elementary School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(863) 519-3917
Alturas Elementary School serves 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Alturas Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Alturas Elementary School's student population of 362 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 362 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Alturas Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Alturas Elementary School is 0.55, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1530 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 33% |
| Black | 9% | 22% |
| White | 61% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Polk School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Alturas Elementary School is Sheriff's Youth Villa (5.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bartow Sheriff's Youth Villa Alternative School Grades: 5-12
5.5 miles
3350 State Road 60 E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-0371 5.5 5-12 n/a - Winter Haven Chain Of Lakes Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 1,103 student10
6.1 miles
7001 State Highway 653
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 326-5388 6.1 PK-5 1,103 - Bartow Bartow Youth Academy Alternative School Grades: 6-12 | 29 students
6.5 miles
2415 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 499-2954 6.5 6-12 29 - Bartow Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center Alternative School Grades: 5-12 | 52 students
6.6 miles
2390 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3820 6.6 5-12 52 - Bartow Polk Halfway House Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-12 | 24 students10
6.7 miles
2145 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611 6.7 5-12 24
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