For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,920 students in 33844, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 33844, FL are Daniel Jenkins Academy Of Technology Middle School and Shelley S. Boone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33844 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33844, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33844, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Daniel Jenkins Academy Of Technology Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Ledwith Ave
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Shelley S. Boone Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 22nd St S
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3302
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3302
Gr: 6-8 | 1,421 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
33844, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 Ledwith Avenue
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Haines City Best Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
550 S 30th Street
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3358
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3358
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Haines City Literarcy Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2800 Hornet Drive
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Gr: 10-11 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Haines City Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2800 Hornet Dr
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 33844, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 33844, FL include Daniel Jenkins Academy Of Technology Middle School and Shelley S. Boone Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 33844?
2 public middle schools are located in 33844.
What is the racial composition of students in 33844?
33844 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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