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#2279 of 3,778 schools in FL
Achievement Academy
School · Polk · Lakeland, FL
A Polk charter school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
716 BELLA VISTA ST E, Lakeland, FL 33805
- 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 56 schools in Lakeland.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Achievement Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- County Safety: Average575/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,565
Median home value
$173,800
Median rent
$1,179/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
48%
Poverty rate
20.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochelle School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 803 | Compare → |
| North Lakeland Elementary School of ChoiceEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 637 | Compare → |
| Mckeel Academy CentralCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Philip O'brien Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 633 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Polk
- Schools in district
- 167
- Rank in district
- #69 of 155
- District spending per student
- $11,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Achievement Academy is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Achievement Academy
Achievement Academy is a public school in Lakeland, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 157 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,279 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Achievement Academy
What grades does Achievement Academy serve?
Achievement Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Achievement Academy?
Achievement Academy has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achievement Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Achievement Academy is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Achievement Academy rank in FL?
Achievement Academy ranks #2,279 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Achievement Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Achievement Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Achievement Academy a charter school?
Yes, Achievement Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Achievement Academy a Title I school?
No, Achievement Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Achievement Academy?
57.3% of students at Achievement Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (863) 683-6504
- Area population (ZIP 33805)
- 27,391
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33805; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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