Very Good
#273 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 19% of private schools
Sparrow Academy
School · Lakeland, FL
A private school in Lakeland, FL serving grades 2nd – 11th.
8595 US HIGHWAY 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809
- 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in FL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
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Where Sparrow 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$67,112
Median home value
$248,700
Median rent
$1,492/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33809; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avengers Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | K–11 | 3.2 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sparrow Academy is listed in Lakeland, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sparrow Academy
Sparrow Academy is a private school in Lakeland, FL, serving approximately 53 students in grades 2nd-11th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #273 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sparrow Academy
What grades does Sparrow Academy serve?
Sparrow Academy serves students in grades 2nd through 11th.
How many students attend Sparrow Academy?
Sparrow Academy has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparrow Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparrow Academy is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sparrow Academy rank in FL?
Sparrow Academy ranks #273 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Sparrow Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Sparrow Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sparrow Academy a private school?
Yes, Sparrow Academy is a private coeducational school with a Assembly of God affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Sparrow Academy a religious school?
Sparrow Academy has a Assembly of God religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 2nd – 11th
- Enrollment
- 53
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Assembly of God
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (863) 777-2269
- Area population (ZIP 33809)
- 30,498
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 33809; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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