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#1919 of 3,778 schools in FL
Avon Park Middle School
Middle School · Highlands · Avon Park, FL
A Highlands middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
401 S LAKE AVE, Avon Park, FL 33825
- Math 40% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Avon Park Middle School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Avon Park Middle School 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,604
Median home value
$152,400
Median rent
$902/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33825; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Prep AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Walker Memorial AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Highlands County Hospital/homebound ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Highlands
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #9 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Avon Park Middle School is listed in HIGHLANDS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Avon Park Middle School
Avon Park Middle School is a public middle school in Avon Park, FL, part of Highlands, serving approximately 602 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,919 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Avon Park Middle School
What grades does Avon Park Middle School serve?
Avon Park Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Avon Park Middle School?
Avon Park Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 602 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avon Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avon Park Middle School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Avon Park Middle School rank in FL?
Avon Park Middle School ranks #1,919 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Avon Park Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Avon Park Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Avon Park Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Avon Park Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Avon Park Middle School a charter school?
No, Avon Park Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Avon Park Middle School a Title I school?
No, Avon Park Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Avon Park Middle School?
86.0% of students at Avon Park Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 602
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Highlands County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (863) 452-4333
- Area population (ZIP 33825)
- 24,974
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 33825; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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