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Spook Hill Elementary School

321 Dr Ja Wiltshire Ave E
Lake Wales, FL 33853

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Spook Hill Elementary School serves 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Spook Hill 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 28% (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 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 524 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spook Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Spook Hill Elementary School's student population of 524 students has declined by 23% over five school years.

The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

524 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Spook Hill 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 Spook Hill Elementary School is 0.69, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (FL)

Overall Testing Rank

#3003 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

28%

48%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

33%

52%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

32%

35%

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Black

26%

22%

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White

38%

36%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.69

0.70

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

77%

50%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Polk School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spook Hill Elementary School's ranking?

Spook Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

How many students attend Spook Hill Elementary School?

524 students attend Spook Hill Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

38% of Spook Hill Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Spook Hill Elementary School?

Spook Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does Spook Hill Elementary School offer ?

Spook Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Spook Hill Elementary School part of?

Spook Hill Elementary School is part of Polk School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 524 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education