The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students (10-11)
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Asian
(10-11)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(10-11)16%
28%
Black
(10-11)52%
23%
White
(10-11)31%
43%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
95%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
How many students attend Polk Regional Detention Center?
58 students attend Polk Regional Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Polk Regional Detention Center students are Black, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Polk Regional Detention Center offer ?
Polk Regional Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Polk Regional Detention Center part of?
Polk Regional Detention Center is part of Polk School District.
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