Lake Gibson Middle School
Lake Gibson Middle School serves 1,256 students in grades 6-8.
Lake Gibson Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher 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
Lake Gibson Middle School's student population of 1,256 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,256 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 69 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lake Gibson Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 Lake Gibson Middle 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2852 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 33% |
| Black | 19% | 22% |
| White | 49% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 7% | 5% |
| 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 Lake Gibson Middle School is Lake Gibson Senior High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pace Center For Girls (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Edgar L. Padgett Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lakeland Lake Gibson Senior High School Math: 37% | Reading: 39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,816 student10
0.1 miles
7007 Socrum Loop Rd N
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6100 0.1 9-12 1,816 - Lakeland Edgar L. Padgett Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 525 students10
0.5 miles
110 Leelon Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6044 0.5 PK-5 525 - Lakeland Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 777 students10
1.8 miles
6600 Green Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 815-6633 1.8 PK-5 777 - Lakeland Wendell Watson Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 55%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 841 students10
1.8 miles
6800 Walt Williams Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6060 1.8 PK-5 841 - Lakeland R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 647 students10
2.5 miles
8201 Park Byrd Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 853-6011 2.5 PK-5 647
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