Serving 1,012 students in grades 6-8, Lake Marion Creek 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 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,012 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Marion Creek Middle School's student population of 1,012 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,012 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Marion Creek Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Marion Creek Middle School is 0.57, 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
#3435 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
57%
36%
Black
31%
21%
White
10%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Marion Creek Middle School's ranking?
Lake Marion Creek Middle School is ranked #3435 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lake Marion Creek Middle School often compared to?
Lake Marion Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laurel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lake Marion Creek Middle School?
1,012 students attend Lake Marion Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lake Marion Creek Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Marion Creek Middle School?
Lake Marion Creek Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lake Marion Creek Middle School offer ?
Lake Marion Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lake Marion Creek Middle School part of?
Lake Marion Creek Middle School is part of Polk School District.
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