Avon Park Middle School
Avon Park Middle School serves 699 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Avon Park Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Avon Park Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Avon Park Middle School's student population of 699 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 699 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Avon Park Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 Avon Park Middle School is 0.69, 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 | #3046 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 33% |
| Black | 26% | 22% |
| White | 29% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Highlands School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Avon Park Middle School is Avon Park High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Highlands Youth Academy (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Memorial Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Avon Park Memorial Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 647 students
0.6 miles
867 Memorial Dr
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 784-0200 0.6 PK-5 647 - Avon Park Avon Park High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,055 student
0.8 miles
700 E Main St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4311 0.8 9-12 1,055 - Avon Park Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 517 students
1.1 miles
327 E Palmetto St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4373 1.1 PK-5 517 - Avon Park Avon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 598 students
1.3 miles
705 Winthrop St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4355 1.3 PK-5 598 - Avon Park Highlands Youth Academy Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 73 students
3.1 miles
242 South Blvd
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-3815 3.1 8-12 73
School Reviews
| 5 This school is the best. It is AMAZING and you will not be sorry!! - Posted by Parent - 54564 |
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