Summary:
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet is a public middle school located in Winter Haven, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 584. The school is part of the Polk District, which is ranked 57 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Jewett Middle Academy Magnet has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 34.76% White, 31.34% African American, 27.05% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and students of two or more races.
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet consistently outperforms the Polk District and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra 1, Geometry, Civics, and 8th grade Science. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 25.9% in 2022-2023, it still performs better than some nearby schools, such as Crystal Lake Middle School (61.1% chronic absenteeism) and Westwood Middle School (51.7% chronic absenteeism). Additionally, Jewett Middle Academy Magnet has a relatively lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (46.06%) compared to nearby schools.
The higher per-student spending of $9,224 at Jewett Middle Academy Magnet, compared to the district average of $8,041 for Jere L. Stambaugh Middle and $6,996 for Westwood Middle School, may be a contributing factor to the school's academic success. Overall, Jewett Middle Academy Magnet appears to be a high-performing middle school within the Polk District, with strong academic outcomes and relatively lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby schools.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet 6-8
District:
Polk
SchoolDigger Rank:
489th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,224
Student/teacher ratio: 19.4
Number of students: 584
Racial breakdown:
White:
34.8%
African American:
31.3%
Hispanic:
27.1%
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Two or more races:
3.3%
Asian:
2.7%
American Indian:
0.7%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.1%
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