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#2415 of 3,778 schools in FL
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center
High School · Polk · Lakeland, FL
A Polk high school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3333 WINTER LAKE RD, Lakeland, FL 33803
- Math 9% vs FL 51% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Bill Duncan Opportunity Center score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 10% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 12% (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 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bill Duncan Opportunity Center 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- County Safety: Average575/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$63,180
Median home value
$236,200
Median rent
$1,337/mo
College educated
33.8%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33803; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maynard a Traviss Technical AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Polk State College Collegiate High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 11–12 | 0.3 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High SchoCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | 11–12 | 0.3 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| The Cape AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 205 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Polk
- Schools in district
- 167
- Rank in district
- #76 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
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bill Duncan Opportunity Center
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center is a public high school in Lakeland, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 85 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,415 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bill Duncan Opportunity Center
What grades does Bill Duncan Opportunity Center serve?
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Bill Duncan Opportunity Center?
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bill Duncan Opportunity Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Bill Duncan Opportunity Center is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bill Duncan Opportunity Center rank in FL?
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center ranks #2,415 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Bill Duncan Opportunity Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Bill Duncan Opportunity Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bill Duncan Opportunity Center has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bill Duncan Opportunity Center a charter school?
No, Bill Duncan Opportunity Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bill Duncan Opportunity Center a Title I school?
No, Bill Duncan Opportunity Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bill Duncan Opportunity Center?
74.1% of students at Bill Duncan Opportunity Center 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (863) 499-2860
- Area population (ZIP 33803)
- 29,058
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 33803; 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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