Medulla Elementary School
Tel:
(863) 648-3515
- Medulla Elementary School serves 681 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (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 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Medulla Elementary School 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 student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Medulla Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Medulla Elementary School's student population of 681 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 681 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Medulla Elementary School 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 Medulla Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to 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 | #2013 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 33% |
| Black | 17% | 22% |
| White | 38% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 9% | 7% |
| 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 to Medulla Elementary School is George W. Jenkins Senior High School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lakeland Highlands Middle School (1.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lakeland Lakeland Highlands Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,226 student
1.3 miles
740 Lake Miriam Dr
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3500 1.3 6-8 1,226 - Lakeland Scott Lake Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 838 students
1.9 miles
1140 County Road 540a E
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3520 1.9 PK-5 838 - Lakeland Carlton Palmore Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 446 students
2.4 miles
3725 Clevelnd Hts Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 648-3510 2.4 PK-5 446 - Lakeland R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 807 students
2.5 miles
5500 Yates Rd
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 701-1450 2.5 PK-5 807 - Lakeland George W. Jenkins Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,338 students
2.9 miles
6000 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3566 2.9 9-12 2,338
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