Lake Gibson Middle School
Tel:
(863)853-6151
- Lake Gibson Middle School serves 1,155 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Lake Gibson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lake Gibson Middle School's student population of 1,155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,155 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 66 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lake Gibson Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lake Gibson Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2339 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 32% |
| Black | 19% | 22% |
| White | 51% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | POLK School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lakeland Lake Gibson Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1831 students
0.1 miles
7007 Socrum Loop Rd N
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863)853-6100 0.1 9-12 1831 - Lakeland Edgar L. Padgett Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 528 students
0.5 miles
110 Leelon Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863)853-6044 0.5 PK-5 528 - Lakeland Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 800 students
1.8 miles
6600 Green Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863)815-6633 1.8 PK-5 800 - Lakeland Wendell Watson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 778 students
1.8 miles
6800 Walt Williams Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863)853-6060 1.8 PK-5 778 - Lakeland R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 652 students
2.5 miles
8201 Park Byrd Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863)853-6011 2.5 PK-5 652
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