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Polk School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 134 public elementary schools serving 79,392 students in Polk School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Florida.
Public Elementary Schools in Polk School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
166 Schools
3,448 Schools
# Students
110,253 Students
2,014,261 Students
# Teachers
6,195 Teachers
121,839 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Polk School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Graduation Rate
85%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
# American Indian Students
237 Students
5,213 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,656 Students
54,581 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
43,823 Students
717,639 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
36%
# Black Students
22,125 Students
430,351 Students
% Black Students
20%
21%
# White Students
39,238 Students
718,196 Students
% White Students
36%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
174 Students
3,439 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,000 Students
84,912 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,555
54,476
# Students in K Grade:
7,944
198,615
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,904
201,106
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8,133
204,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8,211
213,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,989
203,126
# Students in 5th Grade:
8,773
218,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
8,333
213,379
# Students in 7th Grade:
8,439
210,248
# Students in 8th Grade:
8,727
217,003
# Students in 9th Grade:
9,398
21,631
# Students in 10th Grade:
8,938
20,624
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,635
18,680
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,274
19,581
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,758 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,749 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,186 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$1,295 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,758
$12,135
Spending / Student
$11,749
$11,783
Best Polk School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeland Montessori School House
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1124 Lake Parker Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Grades: K-6
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1540 New Jersey
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 797-4991
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 797-4991
Grades: K-7
| 146 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeland Montessori Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1124 N. Lake Parker Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Grades: 6-8
| 25 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Avenue Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1330 Lincoln Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2955
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2955
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #55.
Mckeel Central
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
411 Florida Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-1287
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-1287
Grades: PK-6
| 610 students
Rank: #66.
Frank E. Brigham Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Avenue C Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5300
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #77.
Hartridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Us Highway 92 W
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 956-4434
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 956-4434
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
Rank: #88.
South Mckeel Academy
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2222 Edgewood Dr S
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Grades: PK-7
| 1,200 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Valleyview Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 State Rd 540a E
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3535
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3535
Grades: PK-5
| 797 students
Rank: #1111.
Berkley Accelerated Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5316 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2400
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Rank: #1212.
Davenport School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4751 County Road 547 N
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 420-2557
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 420-2557
Grades: PK-8
| 1,117 students
Rank: #1313.
Cleveland Court Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
328 Edgewood Dr E
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2929
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2929
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #1414.
Union Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1795 Wabash St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7435
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7435
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #1515.
Berkley Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5240 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 968-5024
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 968-5024
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #1616.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Dunson Rd
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 419-3171
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 419-3171
Grades: K-11
| 1,484 students
Rank: #1717.
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
815 Scenic Hwy N
Babson Park, FL 33827
(863) 678-4664
Babson Park, FL 33827
(863) 678-4664
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: #1818.
Winston Of Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3415 Swindell Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 499-2890
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 499-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Bartow Elementary Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
590 Wilson Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7410
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7410
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Highlands Grove Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4510 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3002
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3002
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #2121.
Chain Of Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7001 State Highway 653
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 326-5388
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 326-5388
Grades: PK-5
| 1,034 students
Rank: #2222.
Scott Lake Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1140 County Road 540a E
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3520
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3520
Grades: PK-5
| 732 students
Rank: #2323.
Cypress Junction Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 5th St Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 259-1490
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 259-1490
Grades: PK-8
| 195 students
Rank: #2424.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
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
| 137 students
Rank: #2525.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1051 State Road 60 E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4216
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4216
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #2626.
Rochelle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 Martin L King Jr Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2810
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2810
Grades: PK-8
| 776 students
Rank: #2727.
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5555 Lake Trask Rd
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 419-3088
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 419-3088
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Rank: #2828.
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
740 Lake Miriam Dr
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3500
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,172 students
Rank: #2929.
Dundee Elementary Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Frederick Ave
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3316
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3316
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
Alturas Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
420 4th St
Alturas, FL 33820
(863) 519-3917
Alturas, FL 33820
(863) 519-3917
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #3232.
Bethune Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Avenue F
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3334
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3334
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #3333.
Jewett Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5320
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5320
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #3434.
Wendell Watson Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6800 Walt Williams Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6060
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 842 students
Rank: #3535.
Bok Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13895 Hwy 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 638-1010
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 638-1010
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
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