Polk School District

1915 S Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830-7124
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 62 public middle schools serving 36,116 students in Polk School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Florida.
Public Middle Schools in Polk School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
166 Schools
1,720 Schools
# Students
110,253 Students
1,064,465 Students
# Teachers
6,195 Teachers
58,059 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (FL)
#62 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Polk  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Polk  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
52%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Polk  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Polk  School District and public school graduation rate of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.70
# American Indian Students
237 Students
2,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,656 Students
30,219 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
43,823 Students
395,427 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
37%
# Black Students
22,125 Students
223,522 Students
% Black Students
20%
21%
# White Students
39,238 Students
370,184 Students
% White Students
36%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
174 Students
1,894 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,000 Students
40,126 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2,555
6,177
# Students in K Grade:
7,944
37,683
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,904
38,476
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8,133
39,487
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8,211
40,480
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,989
39,870
# Students in 5th Grade:
8,773
44,611
# Students in 6th Grade:
8,333
203,377
# Students in 7th Grade:
8,439
219,539
# Students in 8th Grade:
8,727
226,151
# Students in 9th Grade:
9,398
44,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
8,938
43,708
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,635
40,412
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,274
40,090
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,758 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,134. 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.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$1,186 MM
$34,349 MM
This chart display total revenue of Polk  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,295 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart display total spending of Polk  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,758
$12,134
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Polk  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,749
$11,783
This chart display average spending per public school student in Polk  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Polk School District Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Charter School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1540 New Jersey
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 797-4991
Grades: K-7
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Montessori Middle School
Charter School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1124 N. Lake Parker Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Grades: 6-8
| 25 students
Rank: #33.
Mckeel Of Technology
Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1810 Parker St W
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2818
Grades: 7-12
| 1,722 students
Rank: #44.
South Mckeel Academy
Charter School
Math: 74% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2222 Edgewood Dr S
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Grades: PK-7
| 1,200 students
Rank: #55.
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Magnet School
Math: 73% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Florida Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2742
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: #66.
Berkley Accelerated Middle School
Charter School
Math: 69% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5316 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Rank: #77.
Davenport School Of The Arts
Magnet School
Math: 67% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4751 County Road 547 N
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 420-2557
Grades: PK-8
| 1,117 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
Charter School
Math: 61% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Dunson Rd
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 419-3171
Grades: K-11
| 1,484 students
Rank: #1010.
Cypress Junction Montessori
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 5th St Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 259-1490
Grades: PK-8
| 195 students
Rank: #1111.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
935 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Grades: PK-12
| 137 students
Rank: #1212.
Rochelle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
Math: 53% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1501 Martin L King Jr Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2810
Grades: PK-8
| 776 students
Rank: #1313.
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy
Magnet School
Math: 56% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5555 Lake Trask Rd
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 419-3088
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Rank: #1414.
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Math: 56% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
740 Lake Miriam Dr
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,172 students
Rank: #1515.
Polk Virtual Instruction Program
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Grades: K-12
| 68 students
Rank: #1616.
Jewett Middle Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 46% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5320
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #1717.
Bok Academy
Charter School
Math: 45% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13895 Hwy 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 638-1010
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #1818.
Polk Full Time Eschool
Math: 40% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Grades: K-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: #1919.
Discovery Of Lake Alfred
Charter School
Math: 49% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Buena Vista Dr N
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5955
Grades: 6-8
| 953 students
Rank: #2020.
Edward W Bok North
Charter School
Math: 44% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
338 E Central Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 638-1010
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Jewett School Of The Arts
Magnet School
Math: 43% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 8th St Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5373
Grades: PK-8
| 676 students
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Daniel Jenkins Of Technology Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 38% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Ledwith Ave
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: #2525.
Lake Alfred Polytech Academy
Magnet School
Math: 41% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Buena Vista Dr N
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5988
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #2626.
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
Magnet School
Math: 42% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Hartsell Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2870
Grades: PK-8
| 627 students
Rank: #2727.
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School
Math: 38% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Edgewood Dr N
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1180
Grades: 6-12
| 777 students
Rank: #2828.
Lake Gibson Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6901 Socrum Loop Rd N
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6151
Grades: 6-8
| 1,169 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2860
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Don E Woods Opportunity Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
213 Lake Ave E
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3325
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Rank: #3131.
Mulberry Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Dr Mlk Jr Ave Se
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1066
Grades: 6-8
| 1,143 students
Rank: #3232.
Navigator Of Leadership Davenport
Charter School
Math: 33% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
495 Holly Hill Rd
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 866-7566
Grades: K-8
| 876 students
Rank: #3333.
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: #3434.
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Grades: 6-12
| 147 students
Rank: #3535.
Citrus Ridge A Civics Academy
Math: 35% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1775 Sand Mine Rd
Davenport, FL 33897
(863) 259-4001
Grades: PK-8
| 1,612 students
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 166 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 110,253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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