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#2703 of 3,778 schools in FL
Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner)
School · Polk · Lakeland, FL
A Polk school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
951 MOUNT AIRY AVE, Lakeland, FL 33801
- Math 5% vs FL 54% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs FL 52% (2024)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner) score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 8% across the 10-year record (2015–2024).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 8% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner) 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Institute for Learning, Org., CorpPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 4–12 | 0.9 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Geneva Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| The Cape AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Doris A. Sanders Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 84 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #90 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
Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner) is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner)
Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner) is a public school in Lakeland, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 264 students in grades 4th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,703 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner)
What grades does Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner) serve?
Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner) serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner)?
Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner) has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner)?
The student-teacher ratio at Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner) is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner) rank in FL?
Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner) ranks #2,703 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner) has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner) a charter school?
No, Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner) a Title I school?
No, Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner)?
83.7% of students at Real Academy (reaching Every Adolescent Learner) 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
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (863) 534-0500
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 33801)
- 33,460
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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