Rochelle School Of The Arts

Summary:

Rochelle School Of The Arts is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Lakeland, Florida, with a student population of 803 and part of the Polk School District, which is ranked 57th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rochelle School Of The Arts consistently outperforms the Polk district and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores, with 100% proficiency in Algebra 1, 94% in Geometry, and 90% in Civics, compared to 42%, 40%, and 72% for the Polk district, respectively. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 9.1% in 2020-2021 to 20.9% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. The student population at Rochelle School Of The Arts is racially diverse, with a mix of White (34.37%), African American (37.36%), and Hispanic (23.16%) students, as well as smaller percentages of Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and students of two or more races. The school has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $9,225 in 2019-2020 to $11,296 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

When comparing Rochelle School Of The Arts to the nearby schools in the Polk district, such as Griffin Elementary, Jesse Keen Elementary, and Philip O'Brien Elementary, Rochelle School Of The Arts consistently outperforms them in standardized test scores, has a more racially diverse student population, and a lower chronic absenteeism rate. However, some nearby schools, such as McKeel Academy Central and Lakeland Montessori School House, have achieved higher 4- and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating stronger overall academic performance and school quality.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

 1501 Martin L King Jr Ave
       Lakeland, FL  33805


(863) 499-2810

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
1083rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,296 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  803

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.4%
White:
34.4%
Hispanic:
23.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.2% Help


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Compare Details Rochelle School Of The Arts ranks better than 52% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 25th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.37. (See more...)
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Compare Details Rochelle School Of The Arts ranks better than 76% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.85. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Rochelle School Of The Arts is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37.4%), White (34.4%), Hispanic (23.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rochelle School Of The Arts is 15.7, which is the 33rd best among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rochelle School Of The Arts is $11,296, which is the 23rd highest among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rochelle School Of The Arts was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Rochelle School Of The Arts 287th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Rochelle School Of The Arts in the ranking list.)

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 57th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rochelle School Of The Arts

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.81 90th 199 54.8%
2005 60.51 111th 202 45.0%
2006 60.55 678th 1688 59.8%
2007 60.34 735th 1786 58.8%
2008 69.02 562nd 1789 68.6%
2009 63.52 704th 1847 61.9%
2010 58.27 857th 1919 55.3%
2011 61.19 818th 1985 58.8%
2012 58.51 826th 1984 58.4%
2013 54.53 908th 2029 55.2%
2014 45.42 1125th 2064 45.5%
2016 47.36 1100th 2087 47.3%
2017 60.39 819th 2112 61.2%
2018 50.77 1035th 2118 51.1%
2019 53.47 1002nd 2182 54.1%
2021 49.50 1092nd 2247 51.4%
2022 49.36 1084th 2219 51.1%
2023 45.26 1204th 2240 46.3%
2024 50.37 1083rd 2256 52.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Rochelle School Of The Arts

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.51 86th 593 85.5%
2005 67.90 186th 602 69.1%
2006 70.37 189th 675 72.0%
2007 74.31 177th 736 76.0%
2008 72.97 186th 740 74.9%
2009 76.46 173rd 780 77.8%
2010 67.20 292nd 839 65.2%
2011 62.59 347th 891 61.1%
2012 60.78 350th 897 61.0%
2013 64.83 332nd 956 65.3%
2014 49.26 510th 999 48.9%
2016 55.88 421st 997 57.8%
2017 51.88 490th 1031 52.5%
2018 46.65 558th 1035 46.1%
2019 58.23 447th 1099 59.3%
2021 66.23 348th 1136 69.4%
2022 65.72 350th 1148 69.5%
2023 63.33 400th 1177 66.0%
2024 73.85 287th 1196 76.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rochelle School Of The Arts Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, October 5, 2017

Open Quote Our kindergartner had the best experience at Rochelle SOTA. The principal is top-notch and sincerely cares about the students and the future of RSOTA. If you have the opportunity to send your child to this school, definitely do it. Students enjoy PE every single day, art and theater every week, unlike other public schools in Lakeland. . My son enjoyed his time and made strides learning to read and basic math in kindergarten. He LOVED his teacher, and that motivated him as well. Great school! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, May 8, 2011

Open Quote RSA is awesome! We have one of the best music departments in the state thanks to our incredible music teachers!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rochelle School Of The Arts

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 151 340 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1989 153 343 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1990 163 368 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1991 169 370 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1992 177 334 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1993 404 222 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1994 476 277 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 764
1995 479 303 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 797
1996 479 303 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 797
1997 475 308 0 18 2 n/a n/a 0 803
1998 476 304 0 24 2 n/a n/a 0 806
1999 477 302 0 22 2 n/a n/a 0 803
2000 491 293 1 23 1 n/a n/a 0 809
2001 480 277 5 25 0 n/a n/a 0 787
2002 510 279 7 28 0 n/a n/a 0 824
2003 510 279 7 28 0 n/a n/a 0 824
2004 492 282 8 34 0 n/a n/a 0 816
2005 509 272 7 35 1 n/a n/a 0 824
2006 495 282 8 43 2 n/a n/a 0 830
2007 477 300 8 46 2 n/a n/a 17 850
2008 445 294 6 61 4 n/a n/a 28 838
2009 420 326 8 73 4 n/a n/a 24 855
2010 379 346 6 83 7 n/a n/a 27 848
2011 342 348 6 104 4 0 28 0 832
2012 324 355 7 101 2 0 24 0 813
2013 306 383 6 98 0 0 28 0 821
2014 278 379 5 117 0 1 33 0 813
2015 270 394 5 123 0 0 32 0 824
2016 245 392 5 125 0 0 33 0 800
2017 262 369 6 123 0 0 32 0 792
2018 273 390 6 146 0 0 34 0 849
2019 259 361 10 153 0 1 39 0 823
2020 265 349 11 156 2 1 38 0 822
2021 259 318 9 145 2 1 31 0 765
2022 270 303 8 165 1 0 29 0 776
2023 276 300 5 186 1 1 34 0 803

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rochelle School Of The Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 494 33.0 14.9 66.2
1989 504 32.0 15.7 66.9
1990 543 33.0 16.4 14.7
1991 557 37.0 15.0 70.6
1992 523 32.0 16.3 66
1993 628 44.0 14.3 30.3
1994 764 46.0 16.6 29.2
1995 797 51.0 15.6 27.9
1996 797 51.0 15.6 27.9
1997 803 51.0 15.7 33.5
1998 806 48.0 16.8 31
1999 803 48.0 16.7 40.8
2000 809 48.0 16.9 32.5
2001 787 54.0 14.6 20.7
2002 824 51.0 16.2 40.3
2003 824 51.0 16.2 40.3
2004 816 53.0 15.4 40.1
2005 824 55.0 15.0 38.8
2006 830 59.0 14.1 37
2007 850 61.0 13.9 43.5
2008 838 58.5 14.3 34.4
2009 855 64.6 15.5 46.7
2010 848 56.0 15.1 49.2
2011 832 56.0 14.8 56.7
2012 813 57.0 14.2 54.5
2013 821 57.0 14.4 56.8
2014 813 57.0 14.2 58.8
2015 824 54.0 15.2 59.2
2016 800 52.0 15.3 51.6
2017 792 54.0 14.6 46.7
2018 849 54.0 15.7 44.9
2019 823 52.0 15.8 44.5
2020 822 52.0 15.8 41.4
2021 765 55.0 13.9 41.8
2022 776 54.0 14.3 45.7
2023 803 51.0 15.7 45.2

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 Rochelle School Of The Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 494 33.0 14.9 66.2
1989 504 32.0 15.7 66.9
1990 543 33.0 16.4 14.7
1991 557 37.0 15.0 70.6
1992 523 32.0 16.3 66
1993 628 44.0 14.3 30.3
1994 764 46.0 16.6 29.2
1995 797 51.0 15.6 27.9
1996 797 51.0 15.6 27.9
1997 803 51.0 15.7 33.5
1998 806 48.0 16.8 31
1999 803 48.0 16.7 40.8
2000 809 48.0 16.9 32.5
2001 787 54.0 14.6 20.7
2002 824 51.0 16.2 40.3
2003 824 51.0 16.2 40.3
2004 816 53.0 15.4 40.1
2005 824 55.0 15.0 38.8
2006 830 59.0 14.1 37
2007 850 61.0 13.9 43.5
2008 838 58.5 14.3 34.4
2009 855 64.6 15.5 46.7
2010 848 56.0 15.1 49.2
2011 832 56.0 14.8 56.7
2012 813 57.0 14.2 54.5
2013 821 57.0 14.4 56.8
2014 813 57.0 14.2 58.8
2015 824 54.0 15.2 59.2
2016 800 52.0 15.3 51.6
2017 792 54.0 14.6 46.7
2018 849 54.0 15.7 44.9
2019 823 52.0 15.8 44.5
2020 822 52.0 15.8 41.4
2021 765 55.0 13.9 41.8
2022 776 54.0 14.3 45.7
2023 803 51.0 15.7 45.2

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 Rochelle School Of The Arts

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $314 (4.0%) $7,533 (96.0%) $7,847
2019 $383 (4.7%) $7,713 (95.3%) $8,097
2020 $920 (10.0%) $8,305 (90.0%) $9,225
2021 $1,224 (12.3%) $8,722 (87.7%) $9,946
2022 $2,110 (19.2%) $8,858 (80.8%) $10,967
2023 $1,484 (13.1%) $9,813 (86.9%) $11,296

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rochelle School Of The Arts

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1002nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1204th of 2240 Elementary schools
 7.8%
Ranks 447th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 400th of 1177 Middle schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rochelle School Of The Arts)7262
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)5248
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rochelle School Of The Arts)6867
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)5651
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rochelle School Of The Arts)6555
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4846
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rochelle School Of The Arts)5143
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5650
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rochelle School Of The Arts)6055
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4744
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rochelle School Of The Arts)5445
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5140
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Rochelle School Of The Arts)4031
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Polk)4539
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rochelle School Of The Arts)6453
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4843
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rochelle School Of The Arts)4848
   6th Grade Mathematics (Polk)4737
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rochelle School Of The Arts)5962
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4238
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rochelle School Of The Arts)6051
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Polk)3935
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rochelle School Of The Arts)6360
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4841
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rochelle School Of The Arts)3864
 26%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Polk)3532
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Rochelle School Of The Arts)4846
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Polk)4133
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Rochelle School Of The Arts)8185
 4%
   End of Course Civics (Polk)7065
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Rochelle School Of The Arts)9898
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Polk)5141
 10%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Rochelle School Of The Arts)10096
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Polk)5437
 17%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students823803
 2.4%
African American361300
 16.9%
American Indian01
Asian105
 50%
Hispanic153186
 21.6%
Pacific Islander11
White259276
 6.6%
Two or More Races3934
 12.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.5%45.2%
 0.7%


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Students at Rochelle School Of The Arts are 37% African American, 34% White, 23% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Rochelle School Of The Arts ranks 1083rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 803 students attended Rochelle School Of The Arts.


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