Lakeland Montessori School House

Summary:

Lakeland Montessori School House is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-6 in Lakeland, Florida, with a student population of 110. This small school consistently outperforms the surrounding Polk County and Florida state averages on standardized tests, placing it in the top 3% of Florida elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lakeland Montessori School House's academic performance is truly impressive, with 81% of 3rd graders, 85% of 4th graders, and 83% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 49% and 55% for Polk County and Florida, respectively. In math, the school had 63% of 3rd graders, 69% of 4th graders, and 83% of 6th graders proficient or better, outpacing the district and state averages. Additionally, the school maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 0% to 4.2%, and serves a relatively affluent student population with only 2.61% to 3.64% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools, Lakeland Montessori School House stands out as a high-performing institution. The closest charter school, Magnolia Montessori Academy, has lower test scores and a lower statewide ranking than Lakeland Montessori. The traditional public schools in the area, such as Lincoln Avenue Academy, Rosabelle W. Blake Academy, and North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice, have significantly lower test scores and higher rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch recipients.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

 1124 Lake Parker Ave N
       Lakeland, FL  33805


(863) 413-0003

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
342nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,131 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  110

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.3%
Hispanic:
24.5%
Asian:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lakeland Montessori School House ranks better than 84.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 8th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.91. (See more...)
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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 Racial makeup is: White (67.3%), Hispanic (24.5%), Asian (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 3.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakeland Montessori School House is 13.7, which is the 7th best among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Lakeland Montessori School House employs 8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakeland Montessori School House is $11,131, which is the 27th highest among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lakeland Montessori School House was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Polk:

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


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Rank History for Lakeland Montessori School House

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 97.60 4th 1919 99.8%
2011 92.32 58th 1985 97.1%
2012 97.54 13th 1984 99.3%
2013 94.28 54th 2029 97.3%
2014 86.45 229th 2064 88.9%
2016 66.91 678th 2087 67.5%
2017 74.06 524th 2112 75.2%
2018 85.14 283rd 2118 86.6%
2019 89.14 178th 2182 91.8%
2021 94.54 69th 2247 96.9%
2022 87.73 243rd 2219 89.0%
2023 94.19 58th 2240 97.4%
2024 82.91 342nd 2256 84.8%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Lakeland Montessori School House Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, July 12, 2018

Open Quote Our daughters have been here for two years now. We love this school! Wonderful teachers and staff! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lakeland Montessori School House

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 41 10 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2006 49 13 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2007 51 13 4 3 1 n/a n/a 1 73
2008 48 12 5 3 1 n/a n/a 4 73
2009 54 6 5 4 1 n/a n/a 5 75
2010 63 5 6 4 1 n/a n/a 7 86
2011 62 4 6 12 0 0 4 0 88
2012 62 4 8 9 0 0 6 0 89
2013 59 4 8 12 0 0 6 0 89
2014 54 3 3 13 0 0 4 0 77
2015 51 2 4 16 0 0 1 0 74
2016 52 4 3 18 0 0 3 0 80
2017 55 2 3 20 1 0 4 0 85
2018 65 0 7 25 1 1 3 0 102
2019 76 0 8 26 1 1 4 0 116
2020 77 0 10 29 1 1 4 0 122
2021 56 0 3 19 1 1 6 0 86
2022 70 1 5 30 1 0 8 0 115
2023 74 0 5 27 0 0 4 0 110

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 Lakeland Montessori School House

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 55 3.0 18.3 36.4
2006 70 4.0 17.5 25.7
2007 73 4.0 18.3 20.8
2008 73 4.0 18.3 17.4
2009 75 7.7 11.5 21.4
2010 86 7.5 11.4 11.4
2011 88 7.0 12.5 17
2012 89 8.0 11.1 10.1
2013 89 8.0 11.1 6.7
2014 77 7.0 11.0 19.5
2015 74 8.0 9.2 17.6
2016 80 6.0 13.3 12.5
2017 85 8.0 10.6 10.6
2018 102 11.0 9.2 6.9
2019 116 8.0 14.5 6
2020 122 9.0 13.5 3.3
2021 86 7.0 12.2 3.5
2022 115 7.0 16.4 2.6
2023 110 8.0 13.7 3.6

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 Lakeland Montessori School House

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 55 3.0 18.3 36.4
2006 70 4.0 17.5 25.7
2007 73 4.0 18.3 20.8
2008 73 4.0 18.3 17.4
2009 75 7.7 11.5 21.4
2010 86 7.5 11.4 11.4
2011 88 7.0 12.5 17
2012 89 8.0 11.1 10.1
2013 89 8.0 11.1 6.7
2014 77 7.0 11.0 19.5
2015 74 8.0 9.2 17.6
2016 80 6.0 13.3 12.5
2017 85 8.0 10.6 10.6
2018 102 11.0 9.2 6.9
2019 116 8.0 14.5 6
2020 122 9.0 13.5 3.3
2021 86 7.0 12.2 3.5
2022 115 7.0 16.4 2.6
2023 110 8.0 13.7 3.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakeland Montessori School House

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $94 (1.0%) $9,506 (99.0%) $9,600
2019 $51 (0.5%) $9,550 (99.5%) $9,601
2020 $96 (1.1%) $8,877 (98.9%) $8,973
2021 $364 (3.0%) $11,801 (97.0%) $12,164
2022 $451 (3.7%) $11,596 (96.3%) $12,047
2023 $1,420 (12.8%) $9,712 (87.3%) $11,131

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeland Montessori School House

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 178th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 58th of 2240 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland Montessori School House)8975
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)5248
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lakeland Montessori School House)9575
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)5651
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland Montessori School House)10085
 15%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4846
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lakeland Montessori School House)5892
 34%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5650
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland Montessori School House)10093
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4843
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lakeland Montessori School House)92100
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Polk)4737
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students116110
 5.2%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian85
 37.5%
Hispanic2627
 3.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White7674
 2.6%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6%3.6%
 2.4%


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Lakeland Montessori School House ranks 342nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Lakeland Montessori School House are 67% White, 25% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 110 students attended Lakeland Montessori School House.


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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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