For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,434 students in 33801, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 33801, FL are Lawton Chiles Middle Academy, Polk Virtual Instruction Program and Polk Full Time Eschool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33801 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33801, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33801, FL Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Florida Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2742
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2742
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: #22.
Polk Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Grades: K-12
| 68 students
Rank: #33.
Polk Full Time Eschool
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Grades: K-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: #44.
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Enchanted Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2980
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2980
Grades: PK-12
| 94 students
Rank: #55.
Crystal Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2410 Crystal Lake Dr N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2970
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2970
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Rank: #66.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
213 Tyler Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 688-5596
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 688-5596
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Rank: #77.
Real (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
951 Mount Airy Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 534-0500
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 534-0500
Grades: 4-12
| 246 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eckerd Connects
Alternative School
1140 N Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 413-2948
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 413-2948
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
33801, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
618 North Massachussets Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 682-7600
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 682-7600
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Drop Back In High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
302 Memorial Blvd E
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 687-9222
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 687-9222
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Ese Countywide (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
910 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2963
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2963
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
750 Hollingsworth Road
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2855
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2855
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Lakeland Teen Parent Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
910 Lowry Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2954
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2954
Grades: PK-12
| 120 students
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
510 Hartsell Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2870
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2870
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Tenoroc Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
4905 Saddle Creek Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 614-9183
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 614-9183
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 33801, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 33801, FL include Lawton Chiles Middle Academy, Polk Virtual Instruction Program and Polk Full Time Eschool.
How many public middle schools are located in 33801, FL?
9 public middle schools are located in 33801, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in 33801, FL?
33801, FL public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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