Excellent
#315 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 8% in state
Jean O'dell Learning Center
School · Polk · Bartow, FL
A Polk school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1310 FLORAL AVE S, Bartow, FL 33830
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jean O'dell Learning Center score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 68 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jean O'dell Learning 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,296/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bartow), 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
$62,636
Median home value
$207,900
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33830; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital HomeboundEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 151 | Compare → |
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| Achievement AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | PK | Not available | 157 | Compare → |
| Karen M. Siegel AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 159 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #6 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
Jean O'dell Learning Center is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jean O'dell Learning Center
Jean O'dell Learning Center is a public school in Bartow, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 78 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #315 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jean O'dell Learning Center
What grades does Jean O'dell Learning Center serve?
Jean O'dell Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Jean O'dell Learning Center?
Jean O'dell Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jean O'dell Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Jean O'dell Learning Center is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jean O'dell Learning Center rank in FL?
Jean O'dell Learning Center ranks #315 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Jean O'dell Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Jean O'dell Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Jean O'dell Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jean O'dell Learning Center has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jean O'dell Learning Center a charter school?
No, Jean O'dell Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jean O'dell Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Jean O'dell Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jean O'dell Learning Center?
73.1% of students at Jean O'dell Learning 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.8%
- Phone
- (863) 534-7440
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 33830)
- 32,738
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 33830; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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