Below Average
#3274 of 3,778 schools in FL
Shelley S. Boone Middle School
Middle School · POLK
225 22ND ST S, Haines City, FL 33844
Enrollment
1,421
Student-Teacher
25.8:1
Score
4.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,421
Student-Teacher
25.8:1
Score
4.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#3,274 of 3,778
In Haines City
#5 of 7
public schools
In district
#116 of 155
POLK
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About Shelley S. Boone Middle School
Shelley S. Boone Middle School is a public middle school in Haines City, FL, part of POLK. Shelley S.
Boone Middle School serves approximately 1,421 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Shelley S. Boone Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,274 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for Shelley S. Boone Middle School show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 4.9
- FL avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Shelley S. Boone Middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Shelley S. Boone Middle School runs 25.8:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
44% of students at Shelley S. Boone Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Shelley S. Boone Middle School — Students at Shelley S. Boone Middle School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
67.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.8/10.
How Shelley S. Boone Middle School Compares
See how Shelley S. Boone Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
225 22ND ST S, Haines City, FL 33844
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Shelley S. Boone Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. DUNDEE RIDGE MIDDLE ACADEMY (rated 7.8/10, 6.0 miles away, in nearby Dundee), which scores notably higher. Additionally, DANIEL JENKINS ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 5.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Haines City, see our Haines City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 33844 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,426
Median Home Value
$212,700
Median Rent
$1,158/mo
Population
49,133
College Educated
17.3%
Homeownership
69.9%
Avg Commute
36.2 min
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Median Age
39.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Shelley S. Boone Middle School
What grades does Shelley S. Boone Middle School serve?
Shelley S. Boone Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Shelley S. Boone Middle School?
Shelley S. Boone Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelley S. Boone Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelley S. Boone Middle School is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shelley S. Boone Middle School rank in FL?
Shelley S. Boone Middle School ranks #3,274 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Shelley S. Boone Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shelley S. Boone Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Shelley S. Boone Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shelley S. Boone Middle School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shelley S. Boone Middle School a charter school?
No, Shelley S. Boone Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shelley S. Boone Middle School a Title I school?
No, Shelley S. Boone Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shelley S. Boone Middle School?
67.1% of students at Shelley S. Boone Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 67.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.6%
- Phone
- (863) 421-3302
Resources & Links
District
POLK- District Enrollment
- 111,041
- Schools in District
- 167
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,242
- District Rank
- #116 of 155
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