Polk


Summary:

The Polk school district in Florida encompasses 163 schools, including 88 elementary schools, 27 middle schools, 37 high schools, and 11 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population across a range of communities, from urban areas to rural towns.

Several schools stand out in the district, including McKeel Academy Of Technology, a public charter high school ranked among the top 100 in Florida, and Magnolia Montessori Academy, a top-performing public charter elementary school. Other high-achieving schools include Valleyview Elementary School and the public charter high schools Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High and Polk State College Collegiate High School.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing schools and lower-performing schools in the district. Chronic absenteeism is a concern at many schools, and test scores vary widely, with some schools struggling to meet state averages. Additionally, there is a wide range in per-student spending, from around $6,200 to over $52,000, suggesting potential funding inequities that may impact educational resources and opportunities across the district.

District Detail

 1915 S Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830-7124

 (863) 534-0500

SchoolDigger Rank:
61st of 67 Florida districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 116,440

Primary Schools: 89
Middle Schools: 25
High Schools: 35
Alternative Schools: 12
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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