Top 5 Best Bartow Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,959 students in Bartow, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bartow, FL are Union Academy, Jean O'dell Learning Center and Polk Halfway House. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bartow, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Bartow have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Bartow, FL Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Academy
Magnet School
Math: 65% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1795 Wabash St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7435
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
Rank: #33.
Polk Halfway House
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2145 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Grades: 5-12
| 22 students
Rank: #44.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1909 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 665-4538
Grades: PK-12
| 111 students
Rank: #55.
Bartow Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Clower St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7415
Grades: 6-8
| 1,007 students
Rank: #66.
Compass Middle Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Clower St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-8701
Grades: 5-8
| 165 students
Rank: #77.
Gause Of Leadership
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1395 Polk St W
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7425
Grades: 6-12
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center
Alternative School
2390 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center
Alternative School
2390 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3820
Grades: 5-12
| 33 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bartow, Florida

Bartow, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1270 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7287
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
2415 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 499-2954
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1239 East Main Street
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5441
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
103 Bartow Municipal
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-0111
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1860 Gibbons St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7430
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
1270 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0194
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
1915 S Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2325 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-7251
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
455 N Wilson Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5539
Grades: 6-7
| 39 students
1p. O. Box 391
Bartow, FL 33831
(863) 534-052
Grades: K-12
| 158 students
2155 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
3350 State Road 60 E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-0371
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bartow, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bartow, FL include Union Academy, Jean O'dell Learning Center and Polk Halfway House.
How many public middle schools are located in Bartow, FL?
9 public middle schools are located in Bartow, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Bartow, FL?
Bartow, FL public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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