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#1958 of 3,778 schools in FL
Hartridge Academy
Elementary School · Polk · Winter Haven, FL
A Polk charter elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1400 US HIGHWAY 92 W, Winter Haven, FL 33881
- Math 69% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hartridge Academy score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 68% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (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
55%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hartridge Academy 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,786/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winter Haven), 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
$53,867
Median home value
$177,400
Median rent
$1,153/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33881; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Caldwell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 895 | Compare → |
| Fred G. Garner AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 840 | Compare → |
| Treasures of Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.9 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Lake Alfred Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 880 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Polk
- Schools in district
- 167
- Rank in district
- #57 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
Hartridge Academy is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hartridge Academy
Hartridge Academy is a public elementary school in Winter Haven, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 171 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,958 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hartridge Academy
What grades does Hartridge Academy serve?
Hartridge Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hartridge Academy?
Hartridge Academy has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartridge Academy is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hartridge Academy rank in FL?
Hartridge Academy ranks #1,958 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Hartridge Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hartridge Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Hartridge Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hartridge Academy has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hartridge Academy a charter school?
Yes, Hartridge Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hartridge Academy a Title I school?
No, Hartridge Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hartridge Academy?
55.0% of students at Hartridge Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 171
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (863) 956-4434
- Area population (ZIP 33881)
- 39,189
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 33881; 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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