Socrum Elementary School

9400 Old Dade City Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Socrum Elementary School serves 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Socrum 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in FL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Socrum Elementary School's student population of 523 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
523 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Socrum Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Socrum Elementary School is 0.65, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
Overall Testing Rank
#2419 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
48%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
25%
36%
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Black
22%
21%
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White
50%
36%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
11%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Socrum Elementary School's ranking?
Socrum Elementary School is ranked #2419 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Socrum Elementary School?
523 students attend Socrum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Socrum Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Socrum Elementary School?
Socrum Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Socrum Elementary School offer ?
Socrum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Socrum Elementary School part of?
Socrum Elementary School is part of Polk School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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