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#1681 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 45% in state
Polk Full Time Eschool
School · Polk · Lakeland, FL
A school in Lakeland, FL where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
604 S. CENTRAL AVE, Lakeland, FL 33815
- Math 34% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Polk Full Time Eschool score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 12-year record (2013–2024) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Polk Full Time Eschool 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$36,445
Median home value
$42,700
Median rent
$1,078/mo
College educated
10.6%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33815; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Lakeland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,076 | Compare → |
| Polk Pre-collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 9–10 | 1.1 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Jean O'dell Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 78 | 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
- #45 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
Polk Full Time Eschool is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Polk Full Time Eschool
Polk Full Time Eschool is a public school in Lakeland, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 455 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,681 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Polk Full Time Eschool
What grades does Polk Full Time Eschool serve?
Polk Full Time Eschool serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Polk Full Time Eschool?
Polk Full Time Eschool has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.
How does Polk Full Time Eschool rank in FL?
Polk Full Time Eschool ranks #1,681 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Polk Full Time Eschool's MySchoolScout rating?
Polk Full Time Eschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Polk Full Time Eschool?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Polk Full Time Eschool has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Polk Full Time Eschool a charter school?
No, Polk Full Time Eschool is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Polk Full Time Eschool a Title I school?
No, Polk Full Time Eschool is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 455
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (863) 354-3999
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33815)
- 14,457
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 33815; 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, 2014-2024, multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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