Very Good
#861 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 23% in state
Berkley Accelerated
Middle School · Polk · Auburndale, FL
A Polk charter middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5316 BERKLEY RD, Auburndale, FL 33823
- Math 63% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Berkley Accelerated score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
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 68% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Berkley Accelerated 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,334/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburndale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,248
Median home value
$234,300
Median rent
$1,068/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33823; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in POLK
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee Ridge Middle AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 723 | Compare → |
| Jean O'dell Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 78 | Compare → |
| Karen M. Siegel AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 159 | Compare → |
| Lake Alfred Polytech AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 767 | 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.
Polk
- Schools in district
- 167
- Rank in district
- #27 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
Berkley Accelerated is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berkley Accelerated
Berkley Accelerated is a public middle school in Auburndale, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 627 students in grades 6th-10th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #861 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berkley Accelerated
What grades does Berkley Accelerated serve?
Berkley Accelerated serves students in grades 6th through 10th.
How many students attend Berkley Accelerated?
Berkley Accelerated has an enrollment of approximately 627 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkley Accelerated?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkley Accelerated is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berkley Accelerated rank in FL?
Berkley Accelerated ranks #861 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Berkley Accelerated's MySchoolScout rating?
Berkley Accelerated has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Berkley Accelerated?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berkley Accelerated has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Berkley Accelerated a charter school?
Yes, Berkley Accelerated is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Berkley Accelerated a Title I school?
No, Berkley Accelerated is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berkley Accelerated?
33.3% of students at Berkley Accelerated 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 – 10th
- Enrollment
- 627
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (863) 984-2400
- Area population (ZIP 33823)
- 39,146
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 33823; 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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