Serving 1,013 students in grades 6-8, Jere L. Stambaugh Middle 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 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,013 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jere L. Stambaugh Middle serves the northwest part of Auburndale, FL, covering an area of approximately 40 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone of 3.1 miles, and the furthest edge located 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School's student population of 1,013 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,013 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle 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 Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School is 0.67, 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
#3402 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School's ranking?
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School is ranked #3402 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School often compared to?
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School?
1,013 students attend Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School?
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School offer ?
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School part of?
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School is part of Polk School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Great school for children who needs improvement in their learning skills, great activities for children to participate and what I can say about the level of parent involve in school, I'm not sure, just because I'm new to this school, what I can say about this school is the fast respond and children care is excellent expecially with the couselor and the parent communication is excellent, great school....
1 10/10/2025
School is trash administration is crap they are very non experienced they are illiterate they the student care is bad I know from experience I get wrote up for stuff I did not even do and it's just dumb.
1 10/10/2025
This school is terrible the teachers do not care about the students one bit. Very few actually try to help them. This school needs to be changed from the inside out.
5 10/10/2025
Love the ESE teachers and Paras. They are super awesome with our son and are easy to work with. I have seen much improvement over the last two years he has been with them.
5 10/10/2025
I love my teachers and the Paras. So Far, lol! They help me understand and learn things I never thought was possible. I like my school but could do less without the bad kids never getting into trouble though. I've seen my teacher try but they seem to always get send back like they didn't just tell the teacher off for asking them to turn the volume down on their phone. Yes, this happens all the time.
1 10/10/2025
The teacher there think they are better than the students especially the 8th grade teachers the 6th and 7th grade teachers are fine it's just the 8th grade teachers if your child is below 8th grade you guys might want to switch there to a different school before they get to 8th grade let me not even get started with the teachers in Rm:229-230. Those teachers are the worst 2 there they are rude to the students and they will call you in the middle of class just to try to embarrass and humiliate your child listen to me guys they are the worst and that's all I have to say about Stambaugh Middle School.
1 10/10/2025
This schools food is bad that's about all except some teachers call out the student in the middle of the class.
5 10/10/2025
I enjoy hearing my daughter come home from school with a smile on her face. She is a ESE/IND unit, she tells me about the Paras mostly how they help her even make her laugh. She said, Mom they are so crazy in a good way. Her confidence is definitely boosted and thank you for making my daughter feel comfortable while she''s learning.
1 10/10/2025
Attended this school, it''s a complete mess. Bullying in the school is the worst problem, followed by the lack of good administration. Some teachers are good but a lot of them do not really care. Food is bad, once my sausage biscuit still had a frozen spot. Most classrooms are too warm and the hallways feel very dusty. This school needs a lot of improvement.
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