Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy
Tel:
(863)678-4233
- Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy serves 825 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 24% (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 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy's student population of 825 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 825 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy is 0.68, 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 | #3341 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 32% |
| Black | 29% | 22% |
| White | 35% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 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, middle school to Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy is Roosevelt Academy (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Polk Avenue Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lake Wales Polk Avenue Elementary School Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 516 students
0.6 miles
110 Polk Ave E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863)678-4244 0.6 PK-5 516 - Lake Wales Hillcrest Elementary School Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 683 students
1.0 miles
1051 State Road 60 E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863)678-4216 1.0 PK-5 683 - Lake Wales Spook Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 683 students
1.4 miles
321 Dr Ja Wiltshire Ave E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863)678-4262 1.4 PK-5 683 - Lake Wales Roosevelt Academy Special Education School
Grades: 6-12 | 282 students
1.6 miles
115 E St
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863)678-4252 1.6 6-12 282 - Lake Wales Lake Wales Senior High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 1551 students
1.7 miles
1 Highlander Way
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863)678-4222 1.7 9-12 1551
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