Doris A. Sanders Learning Center
Tel:
(863)499-2980
- Doris A. Sanders Learning Center serves 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Doris A. Sanders Learning Center's student population of 115 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 115 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Doris A. Sanders Learning Center's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has increased from 5:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Doris A. Sanders Learning Center is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 32% |
| Black | 24% | 22% |
| White | 50% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.46 |
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| Graduation Rate | <50% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Polk School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Doris A. Sanders Learning Center is Ese Countywide (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Combee Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lakeland Combee Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 725 students
0.3 miles
2805 Morgan Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863)499-2960 0.3 PK-5 725 - Lakeland Crystal Lake Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 549 students
1.7 miles
700 Galvin Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863)499-2966 1.7 PK-5 549 - Auburndale B.e.s.t. Alternative School
Grades: K-5
1.9 miles
2820 K Ville Ave
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863)519-8169 1.9 K-5 n/a - Lakeland Ese Countywide Special Education School
Grades: K-12
1.9 miles
910 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863)499-2963 1.9 K-12 n/a - Lakeland Crystal Lake Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 838 students
2.2 miles
2410 Crystal Lake Dr N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863)499-2970 2.2 6-8 838
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