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#2192 of 3,778 schools in FL
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Middle School · Polk · Lakeland, FL
A Polk middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 FLORIDA AVE N, Lakeland, FL 33801
- Math 56% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lawton Chiles Middle Academy score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 63% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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
40.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lawton Chiles Middle 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 80Very Walkable
- Bike 75Very 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
$49,210
Median home value
$138,700
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
50.2%
Poverty rate
22.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33801; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Prep Center of LakelandPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | 5–8 | 0.6 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Lakeland Montessori Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Polk Full Time EschoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Polk Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #64 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
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is a public middle school in Lakeland, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 671 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,192 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
What grades does Lawton Chiles Middle Academy serve?
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lawton Chiles Middle Academy?
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy has an enrollment of approximately 671 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawton Chiles Middle Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawton Chiles Middle Academy rank in FL?
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy ranks #2,192 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Lawton Chiles Middle Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Lawton Chiles Middle Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawton Chiles Middle Academy has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lawton Chiles Middle Academy a charter school?
No, Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawton Chiles Middle Academy a Title I school?
No, Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawton Chiles Middle Academy?
40.1% of students at Lawton Chiles Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 671
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (863) 499-2742
- Area population (ZIP 33801)
- 33,460
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 33801; 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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