Amikids (Closed 2013)

618 North Massachussets Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
Amikids serves 38 students in grades 6-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
38 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(11-12)
≤20%
57%
(11-12)
≤20%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
38%
Black
37%
21%
White
39%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average).
How many students attend Amikids?
38 students attend Amikids.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Amikids students are White, 37% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amikids?
Amikids has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Amikids offer ?
Amikids offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Amikids part of?
Amikids is part of Polk School District.

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