Dundee Ridge Middle Academy

Q: Is Dundee Ridge Middle Academy a good school?

Dundee Ridge Middle Academy ranks 465 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dundee Ridge Middle Academy is a public middle school in Dundee, Florida, serving 773 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Polk District, which is ranked 57 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dundee Ridge Middle Academy consistently outperforms the Polk District and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 54% to 96% in core subjects like Algebra, Geometry, Civics, and Science. The school also outperforms nearby schools in FAST/English Language Arts and FAST/Math assessments, with proficiency rates between 51% and 63% for 6th-8th grades. However, Dundee Ridge Middle Academy has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 7.9% in 2019-2020 to 28.0% in 2022-2023, which is higher than many nearby schools.

The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.09% to 58.34% over the past three school years. This is higher than some nearby schools, such as Jewett Middle Academy Magnet (46.06%) and Edward W Bok Academy North (65.37%). Despite these challenges, Dundee Ridge Middle Academy has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, ranking in the top half of Florida middle schools.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

5555 Lake Trask Rd
Dundee, FL 33838

(863) 419-3088

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
465^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,017

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 723

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.3%

African American:

19.6%

White:

18.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dundee Ridge Middle Academy ranks better than 61.1% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 5^th among 26 ranked middle schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.46. (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 Student population at Dundee Ridge Middle Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.3%), African American (19.6%), White (18.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dundee Ridge Middle Academy is 19.5, which is the 9^th best among 26 middle schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Dundee Ridge Middle Academy employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dundee Ridge Middle Academy is $9,017, which is the 11^th highest among 26 middle schools in the Polk School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dundee Ridge Middle Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Dundee Ridge Middle Academy 465^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Dundee Ridge Middle Academy in the ranking list.)

Polk:

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

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Rank History for Dundee Ridge Middle Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	13.13	523^rd	593	11.8%
2005	20.49	507^th	602	15.8%
2006	16.78	558^th	675	17.3%
2007	20.92	598^th	736	18.8%
2008	18.85	614^th	740	17.0%
2009	17.95	648^th	780	16.9%
2010	28.45	630^th	839	24.9%
2011	30.51	654^th	891	26.6%
2012	26.61	673^rd	897	25.0%
2013	26.52	718^th	956	24.9%
2014	21.87	807^th	999	19.2%
2016	52.41	465^th	997	53.4%
2017	64.29	335^th	1031	67.5%
2018	60.85	383^rd	1035	63.0%
2019	60.73	403^rd	1099	63.3%
2021	61.59	401^st	1136	64.7%
2022	57.69	449^th	1148	60.9%
2023	58.48	450^th	1177	61.8%
2024	58.46	465^th	1196	61.1%

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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 Dundee Ridge Middle Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	567	244	7	160	1	n/a	n/a	0	979
2001	517	233	9	169	3	n/a	n/a	0	931
2002	507	252	7	302	3	n/a	n/a	0	1071
2003	507	252	7	302	3	n/a	n/a	0	1071
2004	464	228	9	327	3	n/a	n/a	0	1031
2005	405	218	6	382	2	n/a	n/a	0	1013
2006	371	258	9	510	6	n/a	n/a	0	1154
2007	319	247	9	543	4	n/a	n/a	13	1135
2008	291	324	8	553	4	n/a	n/a	31	1211
2009	308	309	9	506	8	n/a	n/a	44	1184
2010	205	229	12	347	10	n/a	n/a	27	830
2011	207	241	18	351	10	1	28	0	856
2012	212	273	17	394	4	3	25	0	928
2013	182	280	11	477	8	1	28	0	987
2014	192	268	9	450	8	3	28	0	958
2015	185	147	5	318	4	2	16	0	677
2016	182	141	9	294	5	0	14	0	645
2017	196	157	10	412	6	1	23	0	805
2018	193	136	8	397	3	4	17	0	758
2019	165	136	8	393	2	3	20	0	727
2020	176	160	9	473	4	4	19	0	845
2021	168	135	8	482	3	4	12	0	812
2022	166	129	4	447	1	3	11	0	761
2023	152	138	2	466	0	3	12	0	773
2024	137	142	5	429	0	1	9	0	723

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 Dundee Ridge Middle Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	979	50.0	19.6	55.9
2001	931	54.0	17.2	55
2002	1071	59.0	18.2	68.1
2003	1071	59.0	18.2	68.1
2004	1031	61.0	16.9	66.2
2005	1013	62.0	16.3	55.5
2006	1154	74.0	15.6	70.5
2007	1135	78.0	14.6	78.1
2008	1211	83.0	14.6	75.5
2009	1184	89.3	15.6	68.3
2010	830	62.0	13.3	83.6
2011	856	60.0	14.2	79.7
2012	928	60.0	15.4	85.8
2013	987	63.0	15.6	84
2014	958	57.0	16.8	79.4
2015	677	44.0	15.3	72.5
2016	645	40.0	16.1	57.4
2017	805	39.0	20.6	53.2
2018	758	41.0	18.4	48
2019	727	44.0	16.5	47.6
2020	845	43.0	19.6	44.7
2021	812	43.0	18.8	52.1
2022	761	39.0	19.5	54
2023	773	40.0	19.3	58.3
2024	723	37.0	19.5	67.4

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 Dundee Ridge Middle Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	979	50.0	19.6	55.9
2001	931	54.0	17.2	55
2002	1071	59.0	18.2	68.1
2003	1071	59.0	18.2	68.1
2004	1031	61.0	16.9	66.2
2005	1013	62.0	16.3	55.5
2006	1154	74.0	15.6	70.5
2007	1135	78.0	14.6	78.1
2008	1211	83.0	14.6	75.5
2009	1184	89.3	15.6	68.3
2010	830	62.0	13.3	83.6
2011	856	60.0	14.2	79.7
2012	928	60.0	15.4	85.8
2013	987	63.0	15.6	84
2014	958	57.0	16.8	79.4
2015	677	44.0	15.3	72.5
2016	645	40.0	16.1	57.4
2017	805	39.0	20.6	53.2
2018	758	41.0	18.4	48
2019	727	44.0	16.5	47.6
2020	845	43.0	19.6	44.7
2021	812	43.0	18.8	52.1
2022	761	39.0	19.5	54
2023	773	40.0	19.3	58.3
2024	723	37.0	19.5	67.4

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 Dundee Ridge Middle Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$813 (10.8%)	$6,737 (89.2%)	$7,550
2019	$912 (10.6%)	$7,674 (89.4%)	$8,586
2020	$562 (7.6%)	$6,836 (92.4%)	$7,398
2021	$862 (11.4%)	$6,678 (88.6%)	$7,540
2022	$1,647 (18.9%)	$7,058 (81.1%)	$8,705
2023	$1,358 (15.1%)	$7,659 (84.9%)	$9,017

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dundee Ridge Middle Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 403^rd of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 450^th of 1177 Middle schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dundee Ridge Middle Academy)	60	56	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	43	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dundee Ridge Middle Academy)	57	55	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	47	37	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dundee Ridge Middle Academy)	54	47	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	42	38	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dundee Ridge Middle Academy)	46	50	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	39	35	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dundee Ridge Middle Academy)	73	49	24%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	41	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dundee Ridge Middle Academy)	39	63	24%
8th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	35	32	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Dundee Ridge Middle Academy)	69	58	11%
8th Grade Science (Polk)	41	33	8%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Dundee Ridge Middle Academy)	84	78	6%
End of Course Civics (Polk)	70	65	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Dundee Ridge Middle Academy)	79	63	16%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Polk)	51	41	10%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Dundee Ridge Middle Academy)	78	94	16%
End of Course Geometry (Polk)	54	37	17%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	727	773	6.3%
African American	136	138	1.5%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	8	2	75%
Hispanic	393	466	18.6%
Pacific Islander	3	3
White	165	152	7.9%
Two or More Races	20	12	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.6%	58.3%	10.8%

Schools Near Dundee Ridge Middle Academy

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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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	5555 Lake Trask Rd	Dundee	33838	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 419-3088	723	37	19.5	67.4%	137 (18.9%)	142 (19.6%)	429 (59.3%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.2%)	58.5	465^th of 1196 public middle schools	61.1%		58.5	450^th of 1177 public middle schools	61.8%	15	63.0	51.0	51.0			61.0	24.0	69.0	54.0	61.0	91.0		96.0	$9,017	$1,358	$7,659
Shelley S. Boone Middle School	Public	6-8	225 22nd St S	Haines City	33844	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 421-3302	1,421	55	25.8	67.1%	148 (10.4%)	342 (24.1%)	905 (63.7%)	12 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	10 (0.7%)	13.5	1072^nd of 1196 public middle schools	10.4%		14.1	1048^th of 1177 public middle schools	11.0%	24	25.0	21.0	27.0			22.0	16.0	39.0	24.0	61.0	95.0		51.0	$6,996	$1,129	$5,866
Lake Marion Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	3055 Lake Marion Creek Dr	Poinciana	34759	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 427-1471	1,038	42	24.7	71.0%	91 (8.8%)	366 (35.3%)	561 (54.0%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	6 (0.6%)	6 (0.6%)	12.8	1080^th of 1196 public middle schools	9.7%		10.4	1080^th of 1177 public middle schools	8.2%		31.0	25.0	29.0			28.0	14.0	22.0	23.0	89.0	94.0		24.0	$7,781	$1,629	$6,153
Daniel Jenkins Academy Of Technology Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	701 Ledwith Ave	Haines City	33844	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 421-3267	499	28	17.8	68.7%	37 (7.4%)	157 (31.5%)	289 (57.9%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	51.7	564^th of 1196 public middle schools	52.8%		47.7	600^th of 1177 public middle schools	49.0%	36	56.0	53.0	56.0			53.0	24.0	60.0	40.0	80.0	89.0		81.0	$9,643	$1,269	$8,374
Denison Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Avenue A SE	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5353	729	34	21.4	77.0%	148 (20.3%)	267 (36.6%)	287 (39.4%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.6%)	14.2	1063^rd of 1196 public middle schools	11.1%		13.3	1056^th of 1177 public middle schools	10.3%	7	27.0	21.0	28.0			16.0	19.0	40.0	23.0	73.0	94.0		55.0	$9,845	$2,067	$7,778
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet	Public, Magnet	6-8	601 Martin Luther King Jr Blv	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 291-5320	587	26	22.5	56.0%	212 (36.1%)	187 (31.9%)	147 (25.0%)	19 (3.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.2%)	57	489^th of 1196 public middle schools	59.1%		44.3	644^th of 1177 public middle schools	45.3%	155	63.0	52.0	56.0			59.0	32.0	53.0	53.0	86.0	97.0		81.0	$9,224	$1,022	$8,203
Edward W Bok Academy North	Public, Charter	6-8	401 N 4th Street	Lake Wales	33853	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	Yes	(863) 638-1010	670	32	20.9	67.0%	271 (40.4%)	125 (18.7%)	228 (34.0%)	24 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.3%)	37.8	755^th of 1196 public middle schools	36.9%		35.4	768^th of 1177 public middle schools	34.7%	13	47.0	48.0	53.0			46.0	27.0	44.0	34.0	90.0	100.0	97.0	75.0	$6,039	$492	$5,547
McLaughlin Academy Of Excellence	Public	6-10	800 4th St S	Lake Wales	33853	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 678-4233	666	33	20.1	76.1%	179 (26.9%)	176 (26.4%)	294 (44.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.0%)	11.4	1097^th of 1196 public middle schools	8.3%		12	1068^th of 1177 public middle schools	9.3%	29	27.0	17.0	31.0	24.0	29.0	16.0	15.0	30.0	21.0	34.0	38.0	33.0	61.0	$13,711	$2,457	$11,254
Lake Alfred Polytech Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	925 Buena Vista Dr N	Lake Alfred	33850	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 295-5988	767	40	19.1	67.9%	249 (32.5%)	147 (19.2%)	341 (44.5%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.1%)	32	843^rd of 1196 public middle schools	29.5%		44.2	646^th of 1177 public middle schools	45.1%	197	38.0	37.0	42.0			35.0	16.0	57.0	41.0	83.0			66.0	$9,908	$1,565	$8,343
Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred	Public, Charter	6-8	1000 Buena Vista Dr N	Lake Alfred	33850	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	Yes	(863) 295-5955	911	48	18.9	74.9%	281 (30.8%)	158 (17.3%)	434 (47.6%)	8 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.1%)	42.8	689^th of 1196 public middle schools	42.4%		37.8	729^th of 1177 public middle schools	38.1%	40	47.0	47.0	52.0			40.0	41.0	62.0	44.0	73.0	100.0		81.0	$8,759	$1,855	$6,904

Frequently Asked Questions about Dundee Ridge Middle Academy

How many students attend Dundee Ridge Middle Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 723 students attended Dundee Ridge Middle Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Dundee Ridge Middle Academy?

Students at Dundee Ridge Middle Academy are 59% Hispanic, 20% African American, 19% White, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Dundee Ridge Middle Academy in?

Polk

Is Dundee Ridge Middle Academy a good school?

Dundee Ridge Middle Academy ranks 465^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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