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Avon Park Middle School

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Avon Park Middle School ranks 872 nd of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

872^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,205 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 28% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Avon Park Middle School is a public middle school in Avon Park, Florida, serving 602 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Highlands District, which is ranked 43 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Avon Park Middle School faces several challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 39.9%, significantly higher than the state average and the 31.4% rate at Sebring Middle School. Avon Park Middle School's test scores are also generally lower than state and district averages, with proficiency rates in 8th-grade English Language Arts and Math around 40-50%, compared to state averages of 55% and 57%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.37% to 86.05%, higher than the 76.87% rate at Sebring Middle School.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Avon Park Middle School, ranging from $8,566 to $12,477 over the past few years, the school's performance remains below average. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution, and the school may need to focus on more targeted and effective strategies to improve student outcomes. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 679 out of 999 Florida middle schools in 2013-2014 to 872 out of 1205 in 2024-2025, indicates the need for comprehensive interventions to address the underlying issues and help the school improve its performance.

600

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,754

Per pupil spending ?

70.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

401 S Lake Ave
Avon Park, FL 33825

(863) 452-4333

District: Highlands

Students who attend Avon Park Middle School usually attend:

High:

Avon Park High School

Feeder schools for Avon Park Middle School:

Elementary:	Avon Elementary School
	Park Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.3%

White:

24.2%

African American:

24.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 32nd percentile in 2014 → 28th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (46% vs 58% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (40% vs 31% Florida)

!Math scores 17 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg50%

Florida avg58%

872^nd of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 28%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

From bottom 24% (2016) to bottom 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 4Middle Schools in the Highlands

43^rd of 67Highlands among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	31.1	872 of 1205	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.1	854 of 1196	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.4	878 of 1177	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	28.1	843 of 1148	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	25.1	863 of 1136	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.7	852 of 1099	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.5	822 of 1035	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	18.3	865 of 1031	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	26.3	754 of 997	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	32.4	679 of 999	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	31.3	673 of 956	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	31.0	637 of 897	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	31.6	645 of 891	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	26.1	651 of 839	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	29.5	575 of 780	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	32.4	530 of 740	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	28.2	551 of 736	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	33.4	473 of 675	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2005	34.0	433 of 602	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	31.9	434 of 593	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Algebra 168%+8 vs state

Civics62%-9 vs state

English Language Arts45%-12 vs state

Science41%-8 vs state

Math39%-17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Avon Park Middle School	Public	6-8	401 S Lake Ave	Avon Park	33825	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 452-4333	600	36	16.6	70.3%	145 (24.2%)	145 (24.2%)	284 (47.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.8%)	31.1	872^nd of 1205 public middle schools	27.6%		31.1	854^th of 1196 public middle schools	28.6%	18	47.0	48.0	40.0	26.0	50.0	46.0	41.0	68.0		62.0	$11,754	$1,546	$10,207
Hill-Gustat Middle School	Public	6-12	4700 Schumacher Rd	Sebring	33872	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 471-5437	669	34	19.6	53.8%	248 (37.1%)	124 (18.5%)	236 (35.3%)	36 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (3.4%)	42.1	203^rd of 844 public middle schools	75.9%		44.6	664^th of 1196 public middle schools	44.5%	461	55.0	47.0	55.0	42.0	25.0	49.0	57.0	88.0		73.0	$14,522	$4,192	$10,332
Sebring Middle School	Public	6-8	500 E Center Ave	Sebring	33870	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 471-5700	840	43	19.5	59.3%	413 (49.2%)	102 (12.1%)	265 (31.5%)	7 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.8%)	44.5	672^nd of 1205 public middle schools	44.2%		45.4	654^th of 1196 public middle schools	45.3%	18	55.0	53.0	43.0	58.0	44.0	65.0	40.0	91.0		65.0	$10,071	$1,280	$8,790
Bok Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	13895 Hwy 27	Lake Wales	33859	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	Yes	(863) 638-1010	640	31	20.6	64.2%	314 (49.1%)	92 (14.4%)	212 (33.1%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.0%)	45.7	664^th of 1205 public middle schools	44.9%		53.3	542^nd of 1196 public middle schools	54.7%	122	58.0	51.0	58.0	52.0	33.0	57.0	48.0	97.0	98.0		$7,425	$629	$6,797

Frequently Asked Questions about Avon Park Middle School

What district is Avon Park Middle School in?

Highlands

What is the racial makeup of Avon Park Middle School?

Students at Avon Park Middle School are 47% Hispanic, 24% White, 24% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Avon Park Middle School attend?

Students who attend Avon Park Middle School usually go on to attend Avon Park High School

Is Avon Park Middle School a good school?

Avon Park Middle School ranks 872^nd of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Avon Park Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 600 students attended Avon Park Middle School.

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