James W. Sikes Elementary School
James W. Sikes Elementary School serves 860 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
James W. Sikes Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
James W. Sikes Elementary School's student population of 860 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 860 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
James W. Sikes Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of James W. Sikes Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1422 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 33% |
| Black | 13% | 22% |
| White | 49% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Polk School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to James W. Sikes Elementary School is Mulberry Senior High School (4.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mulberry Middle School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lakeland R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 48%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 807 students10
1.8 miles
5500 Yates Rd
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 701-1450 1.8 PK-5 807 - Lakeland Medulla Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 48%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 681 students10
3.3 miles
850 Schoolhouse Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3515 3.3 PK-5 681 - Mulberry Mulberry Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 45%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,160 student10
3.4 miles
500 Dr Mlk Jr Ave Se
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1066 3.4 6-8 1,160 - Mulberry Kingsford Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 45%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 622 students10
4.0 miles
1400 Dean St
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1054 4 PK-5 622 - Mulberry Purcell Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 45%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 493 students10
4.0 miles
305 1st Ave Ne
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1061 4 PK-5 493
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