South Mckeel Academy
Tel:
(863) 510-0044
- South Mckeel Academy serves 1,195 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- South Mckeel Academy placed in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
South Mckeel Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- South Mckeel Academy's student population of 1,195 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 1,195 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 79 teachers |
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School Comparison
- South Mckeel Academy is ranked within the top 5% 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 South Mckeel Academy is 0.47, 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 | #166 out of 3633 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 33% |
| Black | 8% | 22% |
| White | 71% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| 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 South Mckeel Academy is Polk Full Time Eschool (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Oscar J. Pope Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lakeland Oscar J. Pope Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 494 students
0.8 miles
2730 Maine Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2992 0.8 PK-5 494 - Lakeland Magnolia Montessori Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 98 students
1.1 miles
1540 New Jersey
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 797-4991 1.1 K-6 98 - Lakeland Polk Full Time Eschool Grades: K-12 | 92 students
1.1 miles
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538 1.1 K-12 92 - Lakeland Crystal Lake Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 906 students
1.2 miles
2410 Crystal Lake Dr N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2970 1.2 6-8 906 - Lakeland Crystal Lake Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 480 students
1.7 miles
700 Galvin Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2966 1.7 PK-5 480
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