Our Childrens Middle Academy serves 69 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
69 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
19%
37%
Black
13%
21%
White
61%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Our Childrens Middle Academy?
69 students attend Our Childrens Middle Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Our Childrens Middle Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Our Childrens Middle Academy?
Our Childrens Middle Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Our Childrens Middle Academy offer ?
Our Childrens Middle Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Our Childrens Middle Academy part of?
Our Childrens Middle Academy is part of Polk School District.
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