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#2632 of 3,778 schools in FL
Frostproof Middle/senior High
High School · Polk · Frostproof, FL
A Polk high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 PALM AVE N, Frostproof, FL 33843
- Math 31% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Frostproof Middle/senior High score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (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
67.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frostproof Middle/senior High 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$51,358
Median home value
$107,900
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33843; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in POLK
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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 → |
| Mckeel Academy of TechnologyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | 7–12 | Not available | 1,722 | 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
- #84 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
Frostproof Middle/senior High is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frostproof Middle/senior High
Frostproof Middle/senior High is a public high school in Frostproof, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 1,082 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,632 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frostproof Middle/senior High
What grades does Frostproof Middle/senior High serve?
Frostproof Middle/senior High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Frostproof Middle/senior High?
Frostproof Middle/senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,082 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frostproof Middle/senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Frostproof Middle/senior High is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frostproof Middle/senior High rank in FL?
Frostproof Middle/senior High ranks #2,632 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Frostproof Middle/senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Frostproof Middle/senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Frostproof Middle/senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frostproof Middle/senior High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Frostproof Middle/senior High a charter school?
No, Frostproof Middle/senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frostproof Middle/senior High a Title I school?
No, Frostproof Middle/senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frostproof Middle/senior High?
67.4% of students at Frostproof Middle/senior High 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
- 1,082
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.5%
- Phone
- (863) 635-7809
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33843)
- 11,072
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 53.4
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 33843; 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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