Mark Wilcox Center (Closed 2009)

Mark Wilcox Center serves 12 students in grades 6-12. 
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
12 students

Showing 2000–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Hispanic
8%
38%

Showing 1996–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Black
50%
21%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

White
42%
34%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
58%
0.57

Showing 2000–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mark Wilcox Center?
12 students attend Mark Wilcox Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mark Wilcox Center students are Black, 42% of students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mark Wilcox Center offer ?
Mark Wilcox Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Mark Wilcox Center part of?
Mark Wilcox Center is part of Polk School District.

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