Is Hardee Junior High School a good school?

Hardee Junior High School ranks 340 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hardee Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,141 students attended Hardee Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hardee Junior High School?

Students at Hardee Junior High School are 63% Hispanic, 29% White, 5% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Hardee Junior High School?

Hardee Junior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bowling Green Elementary School Elementary : Hilltop Elementary School Elementary : North Wauchula Elementary School Elementary : Wauchula Elementary School Elementary : Zolfo Springs Elementary School

Hardee Junior High School in Wauchula FL

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Compare Details Hardee Junior High School ranks worse than 58.2% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.31. (See more...)

Compare Details Hardee Junior High School ranks better than 57.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Hardee School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.8. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.3%), White (29.4%), African American (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hardee Junior High School is 18.4, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Hardee School District! (See more...)

Compare Hardee Junior High School employs 62 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hardee Junior High School is $10,748. 1 high schools in the Hardee School District spend more per student.

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SchoolDigger ranks Hardee Junior High School 696^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Hardee Junior High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Hardee Junior High School 340^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Hardee Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hardee 55^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	36.91	403^rd	593	32.0%
2005	35.02	426^th	602	29.2%
2006	33.44	472^nd	675	30.1%
2007	32.39	527^th	736	28.4%
2008	40.62	484^th	740	34.6%
2009	36.99	532^nd	780	31.8%
2010	41.40	545^th	839	35.0%
2011	37.88	597^th	891	33.0%
2012	31.76	629^th	897	29.9%
2013	24.24	738^th	956	22.8%
2014	24.55	782^nd	999	21.7%
2016	27.49	736^th	997	26.2%
2017	28.44	744^th	1031	27.8%
2018	37.00	659^th	1035	36.3%
2019	42.18	649^th	1099	40.9%
2021	37.84	710^th	1136	37.5%
2022	37.59	707^th	1148	38.4%
2023	39.15	709^th	1177	39.8%
2024	42.31	696^th	1196	41.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	49.37	279^th	693	59.7%
2017	20.22	536^th	714	24.9%
2018	28.34	488^th	716	31.8%
2019	41.69	377^th	734	48.6%
2021	46.77	293^rd	746	60.7%
2022	44.72	336^th	774	56.6%
2023	66.36	161^st	792	79.7%
2024	46.80	340^th	807	57.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hardee Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	602	95	3	228	1	n/a	n/a	0	929
1989	573	97	3	262	4	n/a	n/a	0	939
1990	574	95	5	270	4	n/a	n/a	0	948
1991	588	94	3	296	5	n/a	n/a	0	986
1992	639	98	3	331	4	n/a	n/a	0	1075
1993	663	110	1	430	6	n/a	n/a	0	1210
1994	671	99	2	488	5	n/a	n/a	0	1265
1995	600	106	3	535	1	n/a	n/a	0	1245
1996	600	106	3	535	1	n/a	n/a	0	1245
1997	588	118	3	527	3	n/a	n/a	0	1239
1998	546	119	3	542	5	n/a	n/a	0	1215
1999	529	106	3	549	2	n/a	n/a	0	1189
2000	508	113	3	514	1	n/a	n/a	0	1139
2001	520	108	5	510	0	n/a	n/a	0	1143
2002	559	111	9	553	0	n/a	n/a	0	1232
2003	559	111	9	553	0	n/a	n/a	0	1232
2004	546	96	9	582	0	n/a	n/a	0	1233
2005	501	86	14	629	1	n/a	n/a	0	1231
2006	470	85	15	569	2	n/a	n/a	0	1141
2007	420	76	21	553	2	n/a	n/a	2	1074
2008	439	69	22	530	2	n/a	n/a	4	1066
2009	464	64	22	571	2	n/a	n/a	6	1129
2010	458	76	14	583	8	n/a	n/a	16	1155
2011	432	74	15	612	9	1	12	0	1155
2012	373	71	11	644	7	1	12	0	1119
2013	370	80	12	686	4	1	17	0	1170
2014	370	72	14	715	3	0	13	0	1187
2015	374	72	8	735	1	0	19	0	1209
2016	364	58	10	723	1	1	28	0	1185
2017	357	66	10	723	2	1	28	0	1187
2018	359	74	11	729	7	1	21	0	1202
2019	299	71	10	789	0	1	21	0	1191
2020	326	70	7	808	2	1	22	0	1236
2021	319	59	7	780	1	0	18	0	1184
2022	338	66	6	759	0	1	18	0	1188
2023	335	58	11	722	0	0	15	0	1141

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hardee Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	929	62.0	14.9	48.3
1989	939	65.0	14.4	50.1
1990	948	67.0	14.1	50.6
1991	986	65.0	15.1	53.2
1992	1075	69.0	15.5	46.6
1993	1210	71.0	17.0	55.6
1994	1265	76.0	16.6	60
1995	1245	73.0	17.1	45.4
1996	1245	73.0	17.1	45.4
1997	1239	75.0	16.5	60.5
1998	1215	72.0	16.9	55.1
1999	1189	72.0	16.5	65.9
2000	1139	68.0	16.8	68
2001	1143	74.0	15.4	73.4
2002	1232	73.0	16.9	68.3
2003	1232	73.0	16.9	68.3
2004	1233	74.0	16.7	71
2005	1231	75.0	16.4	63
2006	1141	80.0	14.3	65.1
2007	1074	71.0	15.1	60.4
2008	1066	66.0	16.2	64.5
2009	1129	72.9	16.6	71.2
2010	1155	69.0	16.7	74.1
2011	1155	69.0	16.7	77.3
2012	1119	69.0	16.2	83.2
2013	1170	73.0	16.0	82.1
2014	1187	66.0	17.9	81.5
2015	1209	69.0	17.5	79.6
2016	1185	69.0	17.1	64.7
2017	1187	67.0	17.7	62
2018	1202	70.0	17.1	65.5
2019	1191	60.0	19.8	63.3
2020	1236	64.0	19.3	68.7
2021	1184	63.0	18.7	62.6
2022	1188	66.0	18.0	63.6
2023	1141	62.0	18.4	74.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hardee Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	929	62.0	14.9	48.3
1989	939	65.0	14.4	50.1
1990	948	67.0	14.1	50.6
1991	986	65.0	15.1	53.2
1992	1075	69.0	15.5	46.6
1993	1210	71.0	17.0	55.6
1994	1265	76.0	16.6	60
1995	1245	73.0	17.1	45.4
1996	1245	73.0	17.1	45.4
1997	1239	75.0	16.5	60.5
1998	1215	72.0	16.9	55.1
1999	1189	72.0	16.5	65.9
2000	1139	68.0	16.8	68
2001	1143	74.0	15.4	73.4
2002	1232	73.0	16.9	68.3
2003	1232	73.0	16.9	68.3
2004	1233	74.0	16.7	71
2005	1231	75.0	16.4	63
2006	1141	80.0	14.3	65.1
2007	1074	71.0	15.1	60.4
2008	1066	66.0	16.2	64.5
2009	1129	72.9	16.6	71.2
2010	1155	69.0	16.7	74.1
2011	1155	69.0	16.7	77.3
2012	1119	69.0	16.2	83.2
2013	1170	73.0	16.0	82.1
2014	1187	66.0	17.9	81.5
2015	1209	69.0	17.5	79.6
2016	1185	69.0	17.1	64.7
2017	1187	67.0	17.7	62
2018	1202	70.0	17.1	65.5
2019	1191	60.0	19.8	63.3
2020	1236	64.0	19.3	68.7
2021	1184	63.0	18.7	62.6
2022	1188	66.0	18.0	63.6
2023	1141	62.0	18.4	74.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hardee Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$951 (11.9%)	$7,027 (88.1%)	$7,978
2019	$1,000 (12.1%)	$7,255 (87.9%)	$8,255
2020	$819 (11.2%)	$6,491 (88.8%)	$7,309
2021	$1,221 (15.0%)	$6,938 (85.0%)	$8,159
2022	$2,108 (22.8%)	$7,143 (77.2%)	$9,252
2023	$2,509 (23.3%)	$8,240 (76.7%)	$10,748

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hardee Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 649^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 709^th of 1177 Middle schools	1.2%
Ranks 377^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 161^st of 792 High schools	31%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hardee Junior High School)	47	42	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hardee)	47	42	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hardee Junior High School)	44	43	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hardee)	44	43	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hardee Junior High School)	38	42	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hardee)	38	42	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hardee Junior High School)	59	47	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hardee)	59	46	13%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hardee Junior High School)	49	34	15%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hardee)	48	35	13%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hardee Junior High School)	55	36	19%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hardee)	53	36	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Hardee Junior High School)	37	36	1%
8th Grade Science (Hardee)	36	35	1%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Hardee Junior High School)	60	47	13%
End of Course Civics (Hardee)	60	50	10%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hardee Junior High School)	99	93	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hardee)	53	40	13%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1191	1141	4.2%
African American	71	58	18.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	10	11	10%
Hispanic	789	722	8.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	299	335	12%
Two or More Races	21	15	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.3%	74.2%	10.9%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hardee Junior High School	Public	6-12	2401 Us Highway 17 N	Wauchula	33873	Hardee County	Hardee	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 773-3147	1,141	62	18.4	74.2%	335 (29.4%)	58 (5.1%)	722 (63.3%)	11 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.3%)	46.8	340^th of 807 public high schools	57.9%		66.4	161^st of 792 public high schools	79.7%	179	54.0	43.0	44.0			52.0	46.0	47.0	36.0	84.0				62.0	$10,748	$2,509	$8,240
Hardee Senior High School	Public	9-12	830 Altman Rd	Wauchula	33873	Hardee County	Hardee	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 773-3181	1,403	68	20.6	66.7%	386 (27.5%)	81 (5.8%)	905 (64.5%)	12 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (1.3%)	39.4	424^th of 807 public high schools	47.5%		40	385^th of 792 public high schools	51.4%	39				45.0	44.0					25.0	44.0	61.0	71.0		$9,322	$1,795	$7,527
Pioneer Career Academy	Public	5-12	200 S Florida Ave	Wauchula	33873	Hardee County	Hardee	No	No	No	No	(863) 735-2300	29	1	29.0	100.0%	4 (13.8%)	4 (13.8%)	20 (69.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)	6.3	703^rd of 807 public high schools	12.9%					(n/a)					18.0					9.0		27.0			$15,781	$5,719	$10,062
Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School	Public	6-12	700 Edgewood Dr N	Fort Meade	33841	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 285-1180	786	49	16.0	67.7%	271 (34.5%)	103 (13.1%)	388 (49.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.5%)	54.1	260^th of 807 public high schools	67.8%		29.5	505^th of 792 public high schools	36.2%	245	38.0	39.0	40.0	53.0	56.0	52.0	38.0	62.0	34.0	77.0	48.0	66.0	65.0	68.0	$11,543	$1,914	$9,628
Hill-Gustat Middle School	Public	6-12	4700 Schumacher Rd	Sebring	33872	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 471-5437	705	36	19.5	62.6%	265 (37.6%)	95 (13.5%)	276 (39.1%)	23 (3.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (6.0%)								(n/a)	45.0	49.0	44.0			37.0	58.0	41.0	52.0	85.0				93.0	$9,757	$2,214	$7,543

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