Hill-gustat Middle School vs. Avon Park Middle School
Should I attend Hill-gustat Middle School or Avon Park Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hill-gustat Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Avon Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 676 students in grades 6-9, Hill-gustat Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 670 students in grades 6-8, Avon Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-9
6-8
Total Students
676 students
670 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1475 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2662 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
195
212
Grade 7 Students
255
235
Grade 8 Students
225
223
Grade 9 Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
n/a
% Hispanic
39%
43%
% Black
15%
26%
% White
37%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
