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Polk Virtual Instruction Program
School · Polk · Lakeland, FL
A school in Lakeland, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
604 S. CENTRAL AVE, Lakeland, FL 33815
Academics
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2014, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 17 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Polk Virtual Instruction Program 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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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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 Full Time EschoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 455 | 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
- 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 Virtual Instruction Program is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Polk Virtual Instruction Program
Polk Virtual Instruction Program is a public school in Lakeland, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 28 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Polk Virtual Instruction Program
What grades does Polk Virtual Instruction Program serve?
Polk Virtual Instruction Program serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Polk Virtual Instruction Program?
Polk Virtual Instruction Program has an enrollment of approximately 28 students.
What are the test scores at Polk Virtual Instruction Program?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Polk Virtual Instruction Program has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Polk Virtual Instruction Program a charter school?
No, Polk Virtual Instruction Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Polk Virtual Instruction Program a Title I school?
No, Polk Virtual Instruction Program is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (863) 354-3999
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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