Fort Meade Middlesenior High School (Closed 2023)

Fort Meade Middlesenior High School serves 722 students in grades 6-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
722 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
37%
Black
20%
21%
White
49%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Fort Meade Middlesenior High School?
722 students attend Fort Meade Middlesenior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Fort Meade Middlesenior High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, and 20% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Meade Middlesenior High School?
Fort Meade Middlesenior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Meade Middlesenior High School offer ?
Fort Meade Middlesenior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Fort Meade Middlesenior High School part of?
Fort Meade Middlesenior High School is part of Polk School District.

Recent Articles

“Smart Snacks” Standards Coming to School Vending Machines Nationwide
“Smart Snacks” Standards Coming to School Vending Machines Nationwide
We explore new federal regulations that will ban junk food from public schools. This means no more sweets and soda in cafeteria lines, vending machines and snacks sold in other locations around the schools.
Philadelphia Schools: Renaissance Schools Initiative Plans Expansion
Philadelphia Schools: Renaissance Schools Initiative Plans Expansion
We report on the latest plans by Philadelphia Public Schools to convert more public schools to charter schools.
Does Your Child Have Dyslexia?
Does Your Child Have Dyslexia?
Learn about the symptoms of Dyslexia, as well as the action public schools are taking to provide Dyslexic students with appropriate academic support.