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Jewett School Of The Arts

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Jewett School Of The Arts ranks 992 nd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-8

992^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 56% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Jewett School Of The Arts is a public magnet school in Winter Haven, FL, serving 746 students in grades PK-8, and it stands out as a high-performing academic success story within the Polk district, which ranks in the bottom 13th percentile statewide. Despite 63% of its students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, Jewett has climbed from the 28th to the 56th percentile in state rankings over the past three years, earning a 3-star rating. This is a remarkable achievement when compared to nearby schools like Inwood Elementary School (6th percentile) and Elbert Elementary School (8th percentile), which struggle with low test scores and high absenteeism.

Jewett consistently outperforms the district average by 10-30 percentage points across nearly all subjects and grade levels. For example, 3rd-grade math proficiency hit 88% in 2025-2026, compared to the district's 56% and the state's 66%. The school also shines in end-of-course exams, with 84% proficiency in Algebra 1, 80% in Geometry, and an impressive 95% in Civics—scores that are 20-40 points higher than district averages. While there is a typical "middle school slump" in grades 6-8, Jewett's scores remain above district norms, and its low student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1 suggests more individualized attention than at nearby Lake Shipp Elementary School (20.5:1) or Inwood Elementary School (20.1:1).

A key driver of Jewett's success is its remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.0%, less than half the district rate of 39.1% and far below neighbors like Elbert Elementary School (50.1%) and Lake Shipp Elementary School (43.6%). This high engagement, likely fueled by its arts-focused curriculum, creates a strong school culture that drives academic achievement. While Frank E. Brigham Academy (90th percentile) has slightly higher test scores, Jewett achieves strong results with fewer resources and a more economically diverse population, making it a standout choice for families seeking a vibrant, high-performing school in the area.

746

Students ?

16.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,832

Per pupil spending ?

63%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2250 8th St NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881

(863) 291-5373

District: Polk

Racial breakdown:

African American:

44.4%

Hispanic:

26.0%

White:

22.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 53rd percentile in 2016 → 56th in 2026

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Polk

✓Above the Florida median (56th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg50%

Florida avg61%

Elementary school

992^nd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

526^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 43%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

20^th of 86Elementary Schools in the Polk

61^st of 70Polk 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	55.8	992 of 2240	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.9	1224 of 2258	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.9	1347 of 2256	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.0	1610 of 2240	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	50.6	1057 of 2219	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.1	1335 of 2247	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.6	1138 of 2182	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.2	996 of 2118	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.6	976 of 2112	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	53.5	971 of 2087	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	60.4	806 of 2064	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	60.4	787 of 2029	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	70.3	572 of 1984	71.2%	★★★★☆
2011	60.5	827 of 1985	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	72.0	522 of 1919	72.8%	★★★★☆
2009	76.9	387 of 1847	79.0%	★★★★☆
2008	73.2	452 of 1789	74.7%	★★★★☆
2007	73.9	442 of 1786	75.3%	★★★★☆
2006	63.4	632 of 1688	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	69.4	85 of 202	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	53.4	124 of 199	37.7%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	56.2	526 of 1216	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.9	484 of 1205	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.9	698 of 1196	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.4	849 of 1177	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.2	799 of 1148	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.4	739 of 1136	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.3	478 of 1099	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.2	488 of 1035	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	47.8	534 of 1031	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	54.7	432 of 997	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	50.1	499 of 999	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	51.7	466 of 956	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	47.0	494 of 897	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	58.0	406 of 891	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.4	321 of 839	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.5	257 of 780	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	72.8	190 of 740	74.3%	★★★★☆
2007	75.0	167 of 736	77.3%	★★★★☆
2006	66.3	221 of 675	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	70.0	166 of 602	72.4%	★★★★☆
2004	74.4	137 of 593	76.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Civics95%+18 vs state

Algebra 184%+21 vs state

Geometry80%+24 vs state

English Language Arts65%+4 vs state

Math63%~ state avg

Science49%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th 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
Jewett School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2250 8th St NE	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	No	(863) 291-5373	746	45	16.5	63.0%	165 (22.1%)	331 (44.4%)	194 (26.0%)	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (5.5%)	55.8	992^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	55.7%		44.9	1224^th of 2258 public elementary schools	45.8%	232	78.0	60.0	53.0	70.0	67.0	63.0	88.0	77.0	47.0	69.0	42.0	47.0	47.0	51.0	84.0	80.0	95.0	$10,832	$1,227	$9,604
Elbert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 15th St NE	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5364	549	29	18.9	72.9%	110 (20.0%)	221 (40.3%)	195 (35.5%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.1%)	14	2061^st of 2240 public elementary schools	8.0%		16.5	2000^th of 2258 public elementary schools	11.4%	61	40.0	44.0	37.0				44.0	52.0	33.0				33.0					$10,817	$1,384	$9,432
Frank E. Brigham Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	601 Avenue C SE	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	No	(863) 291-5300	547	31	17.6	51.9%	221 (40.4%)	143 (26.1%)	143 (26.1%)	18 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.0%)	86	234^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.6%		88.9	200^th of 2258 public elementary schools	91.1%	34	85.0	78.0	79.0				92.0	88.0	78.0				63.0					$11,639	$1,220	$10,419
Cypress Junction Montessori	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	220 5th St SW	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 259-1490	317	17	18.3		162 (51.1%)	32 (10.1%)	107 (33.8%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	33.5	1572^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	29.8%		41.2	1323^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	41.4%	249	83.0	74.0	59.0	45.0	57.0	35.0	56.0	44.0	24.0	32.0	50.0	15.0	34.0	53.0	39.0	60.0	43.0	$9,035	$517	$8,517
Hartridge Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1400 Us Highway 92 W	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 956-4434	200	11	18.1	54.5%	97 (48.5%)	22 (11.0%)	69 (34.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.5%)	64.6	766^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.8%		82	368^th of 2258 public elementary schools	83.7%	398	61.0	55.0	57.0				94.0	80.0	60.0				64.0					$11,330	$475	$10,855
Fred G. Garner Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	2500 Havendale Blvd NW	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 965-5455	817	46	17.7	77.8%	133 (16.3%)	350 (42.8%)	300 (36.7%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.7%)	32.9	1590^th of 2240 public elementary schools	29.0%		29	1675^th of 2258 public elementary schools	25.8%	85	53.0	57.0	43.0				54.0	66.0	50.0				43.0					$11,926	$1,946	$9,979
Inwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Avenue G NW	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5369	423	21	20.1	82.3%	57 (13.5%)	219 (51.8%)	127 (30.0%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.5%)	12.2	2101^st of 2240 public elementary schools	6.2%		17.2	1984^th of 2258 public elementary schools	12.1%	117	29.0	29.0	49.0				46.0	33.0	38.0				47.0					$10,350	$1,554	$8,796
Lake Alfred Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Cummings St E	Lake Alfred	33850	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 295-5985	1,059	56	18.9	65.0%	198 (18.7%)	301 (28.4%)	504 (47.6%)	13 (1.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (3.8%)	23.1	1845^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.6%		30.4	1632^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	27.7%	213	43.0	50.0	44.0				57.0	50.0	41.0				47.0					$9,528	$1,341	$8,185
Lake Shipp Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	250 Camellia Dr	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5384	576	28	20.5	77.6%	137 (23.8%)	204 (35.4%)	189 (32.8%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.1%)	22.1	1871^st of 2240 public elementary schools	16.5%		18.5	1962^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	13.1%	91	60.0	37.0	41.0				69.0	28.0	33.0				42.0					$10,113	$1,362	$8,751
Walter Caldwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	141 Dairy Rd	Auburndale	33823	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 965-5470	887	54	16.4	72.7%	243 (27.4%)	266 (30.0%)	334 (37.7%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.8%)	36	1499^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.1%		36.9	1454^th of 2258 public elementary schools	35.6%	45	46.0	48.0	58.0				52.0	58.0	60.0				59.0					$11,031	$1,619	$9,412

Frequently Asked Questions about Jewett School Of The Arts

What is the racial makeup of Jewett School Of The Arts?

Students at Jewett School Of The Arts are 44% African American, 26% Hispanic, 22% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Jewett School Of The Arts a good school?

Jewett School Of The Arts ranks 992^nd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Jewett School Of The Arts in?

Polk

How many students attend Jewett School Of The Arts?

In the 2024-25 school year, 746 students attended Jewett School Of The Arts.

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