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#3704 of 3,778 schools in FL
Bella Citta
Elementary School · Polk · Bartow, FL
A Polk elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1915 S FLORAL AVE, Bartow, FL 33214
- Math 39% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bella Citta score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 39% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 13 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bella Citta 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,296/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Corners Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 1,026 | Compare → |
| Ridgeview Global Studies AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,573 | Compare → |
| Citrus Ridge a Civics AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 1,347 | Compare → |
| Westside K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 1,405 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Polk
- Schools in district
- 167
- Rank in district
- #149 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
Bella Citta is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bella Citta
Bella Citta is a public elementary school in Bartow, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 1,111 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,704 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bella Citta
What grades does Bella Citta serve?
Bella Citta serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Bella Citta?
Bella Citta has an enrollment of approximately 1,111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bella Citta?
The student-teacher ratio at Bella Citta is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bella Citta rank in FL?
Bella Citta ranks #3,704 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Bella Citta's MySchoolScout rating?
Bella Citta has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Bella Citta?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bella Citta has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Bella Citta a charter school?
No, Bella Citta is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bella Citta a Title I school?
No, Bella Citta is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bella Citta?
53.8% of students at Bella Citta 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.3%
- Phone
- (863) 519-7600
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.
- 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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