For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,837 students in 33850, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 33850, FL are Karen M. Siegel Academy, Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred and Lake Alfred Polytech Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33850 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33850, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33850, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
935 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Grades: PK-12
| 159 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Buena Vista Dr N
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5955
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5955
Grades: 6-8
| 911 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Alfred Polytech Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 Buena Vista Dr N
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5988
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5988
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
33850, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lake Alfred B.e.s.t Program Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
690 North Third St
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 968-5162
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 968-5162
Grades: K-5
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 33850, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 33850, FL include Karen M. Siegel Academy, Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred and Lake Alfred Polytech Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 33850?
3 public middle schools are located in 33850.
What is the racial composition of students in 33850?
33850 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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