Bill Duncan Opportunity Center

Summary:

Bill Duncan Opportunity Center is a public high school in Lakeland, Florida, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 62 students. The school is part of the Polk School District, which is ranked 57th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bill Duncan Opportunity Center has a significantly higher percentage of African American (46.77%) and Hispanic (17.74%) students compared to the nearby schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 63% to 80.6% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school's test scores are consistently lower than the Polk County and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels, and it has a 0% four-year graduation rate, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools, such as Lakeland Senior High School (87.8%) and Polk Grad Academy (50%).

The high rates of chronic absenteeism, low test scores, and low graduation rates at Bill Duncan Opportunity Center suggest that the school may be facing significant challenges in supporting and engaging its student population, which is predominantly from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's high per-student spending (up to $60,376 in 2020-2021) and low student-teacher ratio (4.7 in 2022-2023) indicate that the school may be receiving additional resources, but these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The data suggests that Bill Duncan Opportunity Center could benefit from a comprehensive review of its educational strategies, support systems, and resource allocation to address the significant academic and attendance challenges faced by its students.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 3333 Winter Lake Rd
       Lakeland, FL  33803


(863) 499-2860

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
695th of 807 Florida High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  8.5 Help
Number of students:  85

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.5%
White:
37.6%
Hispanic:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.1% Help


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Compare Details Bill Duncan Opportunity Center ranks worse than 95.7% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.46. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bill Duncan Opportunity Center ranks worse than 86.1% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 24th among 26 ranked high schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.1. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bill Duncan Opportunity Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bill Duncan Opportunity Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.5%), White (37.6%), Hispanic (14.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bill Duncan Opportunity Center is 8.5, which is the 4th best among 26 high schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Bill Duncan Opportunity Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bill Duncan Opportunity Center 1145th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Bill Duncan Opportunity Center in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Bill Duncan Opportunity Center 695th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Bill Duncan Opportunity Center in the ranking list.)

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 57th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bill Duncan Opportunity Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 3.97 571st 593 3.7%
2005 7.82 558th 602 7.3%
2006 3.72 645th 675 4.4%
2007 2.27 718th 736 2.4%
2008 3.00 709th 740 4.2%
2009 4.16 734th 780 5.9%
2010 2.15 816th 839 2.7%
2011 4.02 837th 891 6.1%
2012 3.69 853rd 897 4.9%
2013 2.28 935th 956 2.2%
2014 2.16 979th 999 2.0%
2016 3.99 956th 997 4.1%
2017 2.55 1017th 1031 1.4%
2018 2.64 1025th 1035 1.0%
2019 9.34 1018th 1099 7.4%
2022 4.29 1117th 1148 2.7%
2023 4.00 1136th 1177 3.5%
2024 4.46 1145th 1196 4.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bill Duncan Opportunity Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.62 360th 484 25.6%
2005 6.43 451st 487 7.4%
2006 4.98 457th 477 4.2%
2007 8.39 500th 563 11.2%
2008 8.37 517th 577 10.4%
2009 5.15 553rd 587 5.8%
2010 5.99 574th 620 7.4%
2011 19.92 503rd 622 19.1%
2012 22.23 462nd 606 23.8%
2013 5.11 581st 648 10.3%
2014 2.72 663rd 687 3.5%
2016 3.97 645th 693 6.9%
2017 7.42 616th 714 13.7%
2019 9.24 623rd 734 15.1%
2021 4.43 681st 746 8.7%
2022 7.13 667th 774 13.8%
2023 9.84 662nd 792 16.4%
2024 7.10 695th 807 13.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bill Duncan Opportunity Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 68 74 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1995 97 102 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1996 97 102 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1997 152 161 2 33 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1998 167 149 2 27 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1999 110 108 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2000 71 56 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2001 137 82 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2002 116 93 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2003 116 93 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2004 107 120 3 29 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2005 93 84 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2006 75 78 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2007 101 108 1 37 0 n/a n/a 3 250
2008 76 89 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2009 61 77 2 30 0 n/a n/a 5 175
2010 84 102 1 49 0 n/a n/a 9 245
2011 49 60 0 26 2 2 4 0 143
2012 40 70 0 27 0 0 5 0 142
2013 41 84 0 35 0 0 4 0 164
2014 51 71 0 24 0 1 7 0 154
2015 50 83 0 27 2 0 7 0 169
2016 24 25 1 12 0 0 3 0 65
2017 18 21 0 12 0 0 1 0 52
2018 11 14 0 10 0 0 2 0 37
2019 15 10 1 3 0 0 2 0 31
2020 23 22 0 18 1 0 4 0 68
2021 12 12 0 8 0 0 3 0 35
2022 14 25 0 15 0 0 4 0 58
2023 17 29 0 11 1 0 4 0 62
2024 32 37 0 12 0 0 4 0 85

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bill Duncan Opportunity Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 150 19.0 7.9 64.7
1995 216 27.0 8.0 57.9
1996 216 27.0 8.0 57.9
1997 348 28.0 12.4 59.2
1998 345 32.0 10.8 59.7
1999 241 32.0 7.5 64.7
2000 140 26.0 5.4 54.3
2001 224 26.0 8.6 62.1
2002 235 22.0 10.7 59.6
2003 235 22.0 10.7 59.6
2004 259 19.0 13.6 63.3
2005 203 23.0 8.8 59.1
2006 174 12.0 14.5 60.9
2007 250 16.0 15.6 70.4
2008 203 27.5 7.4 64
2009 175 14.7 14.0 60.6
2010 245 13.0 18.8 77.5
2011 143 13.0 11.0 86.7
2012 142 16.0 8.8 81
2013 164 13.0 12.6 78.7
2014 154 14.0 11.0 62.3
2015 169 14.0 12.0 79.9
2016 65 15.0 4.3 73.8
2017 52 13.0 4.0 57.7
2018 37 16.0 2.3 59.5
2019 31 13.0 2.3 87.1
2020 68 13.0 5.2 67.6
2021 35 13.0 2.6 77.1
2022 58 11.0 5.2 72.4
2023 62 13.0 4.7 74.2
2024 85 10.0 8.5 74.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bill Duncan Opportunity Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 150 19.0 7.9 64.7
1995 216 27.0 8.0 57.9
1996 216 27.0 8.0 57.9
1997 348 28.0 12.4 59.2
1998 345 32.0 10.8 59.7
1999 241 32.0 7.5 64.7
2000 140 26.0 5.4 54.3
2001 224 26.0 8.6 62.1
2002 235 22.0 10.7 59.6
2003 235 22.0 10.7 59.6
2004 259 19.0 13.6 63.3
2005 203 23.0 8.8 59.1
2006 174 12.0 14.5 60.9
2007 250 16.0 15.6 70.4
2008 203 27.5 7.4 64
2009 175 14.7 14.0 60.6
2010 245 13.0 18.8 77.5
2011 143 13.0 11.0 86.7
2012 142 16.0 8.8 81
2013 164 13.0 12.6 78.7
2014 154 14.0 11.0 62.3
2015 169 14.0 12.0 79.9
2016 65 15.0 4.3 73.8
2017 52 13.0 4.0 57.7
2018 37 16.0 2.3 59.5
2019 31 13.0 2.3 87.1
2020 68 13.0 5.2 67.6
2021 35 13.0 2.6 77.1
2022 58 11.0 5.2 72.4
2023 62 13.0 4.7 74.2
2024 85 10.0 8.5 74.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bill Duncan Opportunity Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,755 (5.6%) $46,650 (94.4%) $49,404
2020 $1,791 (4.9%) $34,921 (95.1%) $36,712
2021 $5,274 (8.7%) $55,102 (91.3%) $60,376
2022 $4,618 (15.1%) $25,906 (84.9%) $30,524

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bill Duncan Opportunity Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1018th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 1136th of 1177 Middle schools
 3.9%
Ranks 623rd of 734 High schoolsRanks 662nd of 792 High schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bill Duncan Opportunity Center)1710
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4843
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bill Duncan Opportunity Center)110
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4238
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bill Duncan Opportunity Center)190
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Polk)3935
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bill Duncan Opportunity Center)330
 33%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4841
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bill Duncan Opportunity Center)1718
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Polk)3532
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Bill Duncan Opportunity Center)137
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Polk)4133
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Bill Duncan Opportunity Center)1723
 6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4544
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Bill Duncan Opportunity Center)3617
 19%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Polk)5450
 4%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Bill Duncan Opportunity Center)3645
 9%
   End of Course US History (Polk)5850
 8%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Civics (Bill Duncan Opportunity Center)397
 32%
   End of Course Civics (Polk)7065
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students3162
 100%
African American1029
 190%
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic311
 266.7%
Pacific Islander00
White1517
 13.3%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.1%74.2%
 12.9%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 85 students attended Bill Duncan Opportunity Center.

Students at Bill Duncan Opportunity Center are 44% African American, 38% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Bill Duncan Opportunity Center ranks in the bottom 13.9% of Florida high schools.


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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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