Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy
Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy serves 813 students in grades 6-8.
Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy 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 22% (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 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
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 813 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 813 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy 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 Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy is 0.69, 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 | #3424 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 33% |
| Black | 27% | 22% |
| White | 35% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 5% | 6% |
| 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 and 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)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lake Wales Polk Avenue Elementary School Charter School
Math: 53% | Reading: 34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 522 students10
0.6 miles
110 Polk Ave E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4244 0.6 PK-5 522 - Lake Wales Hillcrest Elementary School Charter School
Math: 73% | Reading: 54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 676 students10
1.0 miles
1051 State Road 60 E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4216 1 PK-5 676 - Lake Wales Spook Hill Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 35%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 650 students10
1.4 miles
321 Dr Ja Wiltshire Ave E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4262 1.4 PK-5 650 - Lake Wales Roosevelt Academy Alternative School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 288 students10
1.6 miles
115 E St
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4252 1.6 6-12 288 - Lake Wales Lake Wales Senior High School Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 55% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,566 student10
1.7 miles
1 Highlander Way
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4222 1.7 9-12 1,566
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