Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Janie Howard Wilson School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Janie Howard Wilson School serves the eastern part of Lake Wales, FL, covering an area of approximately 89.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with distances to the zone's furthest edge reaching up to 17.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Janie Howard Wilson School's student population of 462 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Janie Howard Wilson School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Janie Howard Wilson School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2908 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
40%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
39%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
18%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Janie Howard Wilson School's ranking?
Janie Howard Wilson School is ranked #2908 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Janie Howard Wilson School often compared to?
Janie Howard Wilson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Elementary School, Spook Hill Elementary School, Polk Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Janie Howard Wilson School?
462 students attend Janie Howard Wilson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Janie Howard Wilson School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Janie Howard Wilson School?
Janie Howard Wilson School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Janie Howard Wilson School offer ?
Janie Howard Wilson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Janie Howard Wilson School part of?
Janie Howard Wilson School is part of Polk School District.
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