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#2003 of 3,778 schools in FL
Hardee Junior High School
High School · Hardee · Wauchula, FL
A high school in Wauchula, FL where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2401 US HIGHWAY 17 N, Wauchula, FL 33873
- Math 48% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Hardee Junior High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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
69.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hardee Junior High 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,150/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wauchula), 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
$51,311
Median home value
$128,500
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33873; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardee Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Career AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 5–12 | 2.8 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Hardee Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 1,335 | 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.
Hardee
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,932NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hardee Junior High School is listed in HARDEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hardee Junior High School
Hardee Junior High School is a public high school in Wauchula, FL, part of Hardee, serving approximately 1,089 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,003 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hardee Junior High School
What grades does Hardee Junior High School serve?
Hardee Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Hardee Junior High School?
Hardee Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,089 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardee Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardee Junior High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hardee Junior High School rank in FL?
Hardee Junior High School ranks #2,003 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Hardee Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hardee Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Hardee Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hardee Junior High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hardee Junior High School a charter school?
No, Hardee Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hardee Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Hardee Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hardee Junior High School?
69.1% of students at Hardee Junior High 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hardee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (863) 773-3147
- Area population (ZIP 33873)
- 14,162
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 33873; 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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