Rosabelle W. Blake Academy

Summary:

Rosabelle W. Blake Academy is an elementary and middle school located in Lakeland, Florida, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 642 students. The school is part of the Polk School District, which is ranked 57th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rosabelle W. Blake Academy faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a higher percentage of African American (46.11%) and Hispanic (21.34%) students, and a much higher rate of chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.3% in 2019-2020 to 32.3% in 2022-2023. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the Polk County and Florida state averages in most subject areas and grade levels, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points lower than the district and state. Additionally, Rosabelle W. Blake Academy has a high percentage of students (62.77% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage compared to the nearby schools, such as Lincoln Avenue Academy, Cleveland Court Elementary School, and Magnolia Montessori Academy, which significantly outperform Rosabelle W. Blake Academy in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and overall school rankings.

The consistent underperformance of Rosabelle W. Blake Academy compared to the district and state averages suggests that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. The high rates of poverty and increasing chronic absenteeism may be contributing factors to the low academic performance, and addressing these underlying issues could help the school make progress in the future.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

 510 Hartsell Ave
       Lakeland, FL  33815


(863) 499-2870

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
1927th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,800 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  642

Racial breakdown:

African American:
46.1%
White:
27.3%
Hispanic:
21.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.8% Help


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Compare Details Rosabelle W. Blake Academy ranks worse than 85.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 71st 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 19.25. (See more...)
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Compare Details Rosabelle W. Blake Academy ranks worse than 79.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.32. (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 Rosabelle W. Blake Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (46.1%), White (27.3%), Hispanic (21.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rosabelle W. Blake Academy is 17.3. 62 elementary schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rosabelle W. Blake Academy is $9,800. 62 elementary schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rosabelle W. Blake Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Rosabelle W. Blake Academy 956th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Rosabelle W. Blake Academy 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 Rosabelle W. Blake Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.73 152nd 199 23.6%
2005 34.38 161st 202 20.3%
2006 40.59 1036th 1688 38.6%
2007 34.53 1233rd 1786 31.0%
2008 28.47 1361st 1789 23.9%
2009 36.57 1266th 1847 31.5%
2010 29.41 1444th 1919 24.8%
2011 41.60 1232nd 1985 37.9%
2012 40.65 1205th 1984 39.3%
2013 32.66 1414th 2029 30.3%
2014 22.85 1681st 2064 18.6%
2016 44.32 1166th 2087 44.1%
2017 40.16 1282nd 2112 39.3%
2018 44.72 1180th 2118 44.3%
2019 36.47 1412th 2182 35.3%
2021 24.87 1707th 2247 24.0%
2022 27.46 1628th 2219 26.6%
2023 25.30 1738th 2240 22.4%
2024 19.25 1927th 2256 14.6%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

Rank History for Rosabelle W. Blake Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 59.67 255th 602 57.6%
2006 55.74 313th 675 53.6%
2007 52.47 378th 736 48.6%
2008 62.44 303rd 740 59.1%
2009 53.69 389th 780 50.1%
2010 60.06 354th 839 57.8%
2011 62.01 353rd 891 60.4%
2012 54.36 423rd 897 52.8%
2013 48.71 503rd 956 47.4%
2014 40.90 599th 999 40.0%
2016 52.88 457th 997 54.2%
2017 52.72 483rd 1031 53.2%
2018 48.27 543rd 1035 47.5%
2019 51.06 533rd 1099 51.5%
2021 36.20 731st 1136 35.7%
2022 38.10 702nd 1148 38.9%
2023 31.75 819th 1177 30.4%
2024 23.32 956th 1196 20.1%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

Rosabelle W. Blake Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, September 27, 2019

Open Quote Bullying is serious here. Look at the news and watch the video of that poor child being beaten as others hold him down.
Where are the teachers??? Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rosabelle W. Blake Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 271 153 2 59 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2003 271 153 2 59 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2004 355 188 2 58 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2005 392 192 4 68 0 n/a n/a 0 656
2006 401 193 5 71 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2007 393 209 5 78 0 n/a n/a 20 705
2008 387 212 8 89 0 n/a n/a 26 722
2009 374 218 4 101 0 n/a n/a 32 729
2010 369 228 5 117 1 n/a n/a 33 753
2011 336 209 4 145 6 0 40 0 740
2012 339 213 4 149 5 0 34 0 744
2013 327 207 6 145 4 0 32 0 721
2014 295 238 10 155 4 0 32 0 734
2015 272 263 10 151 4 0 29 0 729
2016 274 249 7 170 3 0 31 0 734
2017 261 242 7 178 3 0 31 0 722
2018 265 262 6 178 1 0 29 0 741
2019 249 279 6 167 2 0 23 0 726
2020 243 274 4 159 3 0 24 0 707
2021 217 258 3 144 2 0 25 0 649
2022 184 277 3 133 0 0 30 0 627
2023 175 296 2 137 0 1 31 0 642

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 Rosabelle W. Blake Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 485 37.0 13.1 65.8
2003 485 37.0 13.1 65.8
2004 603 46.0 13.1 59.9
2005 656 56.0 11.7 44.4
2006 670 61.0 11.0 49.6
2007 705 60.0 11.8 54.3
2008 722 53.0 13.6 47.6
2009 729 59.3 14.4 57.1
2010 753 51.0 14.7 65.6
2011 740 52.0 14.2 63.8
2012 744 50.0 14.8 67.1
2013 721 50.0 14.4 63.9
2014 734 50.0 14.6 62.8
2015 729 49.0 14.8 63.8
2016 734 49.0 14.9 51.4
2017 722 47.0 15.3 49
2018 741 50.0 14.8 48.6
2019 726 43.0 16.8 49.7
2020 707 45.0 15.7 49.9
2021 649 49.0 13.2 55.9
2022 627 42.0 14.9 63.3
2023 642 37.0 17.3 62.8

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 Rosabelle W. Blake Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 485 37.0 13.1 65.8
2003 485 37.0 13.1 65.8
2004 603 46.0 13.1 59.9
2005 656 56.0 11.7 44.4
2006 670 61.0 11.0 49.6
2007 705 60.0 11.8 54.3
2008 722 53.0 13.6 47.6
2009 729 59.3 14.4 57.1
2010 753 51.0 14.7 65.6
2011 740 52.0 14.2 63.8
2012 744 50.0 14.8 67.1
2013 721 50.0 14.4 63.9
2014 734 50.0 14.6 62.8
2015 729 49.0 14.8 63.8
2016 734 49.0 14.9 51.4
2017 722 47.0 15.3 49
2018 741 50.0 14.8 48.6
2019 726 43.0 16.8 49.7
2020 707 45.0 15.7 49.9
2021 649 49.0 13.2 55.9
2022 627 42.0 14.9 63.3
2023 642 37.0 17.3 62.8

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 Rosabelle W. Blake Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $303 (3.9%) $7,509 (96.1%) $7,812
2019 $350 (4.5%) $7,488 (95.5%) $7,838
2020 $737 (8.3%) $8,126 (91.7%) $8,863
2021 $1,169 (12.2%) $8,404 (87.8%) $9,573
2022 $2,061 (19.5%) $8,523 (80.5%) $10,584
2023 $1,430 (14.6%) $8,370 (85.4%) $9,800

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rosabelle W. Blake 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 1412th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1738th of 2240 Elementary schools
 12.9%
Ranks 533rd of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 819th of 1177 Middle schools
 21.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rosabelle W. Blake Academy)5251
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)5248
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rosabelle W. Blake Academy)5736
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)5651
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rosabelle W. Blake Academy)4639
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4846
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rosabelle W. Blake Academy)2953
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5650
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rosabelle W. Blake Academy)5537
 18%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4744
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rosabelle W. Blake Academy)4633
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5140
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Rosabelle W. Blake Academy)4524
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Polk)4539
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rosabelle W. Blake Academy)5455
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4843
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rosabelle W. Blake Academy)4611
 35%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Polk)4737
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rosabelle W. Blake Academy)5640
 16%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4238
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rosabelle W. Blake Academy)5838
 20%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Polk)3935
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rosabelle W. Blake Academy)4948
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4841
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rosabelle W. Blake Academy)6326
 37%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Polk)3532
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Rosabelle W. Blake Academy)4229
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Polk)4133
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Rosabelle W. Blake Academy)7675
 1%
   End of Course Civics (Polk)7065
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Rosabelle W. Blake Academy)8959
 30%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Polk)5141
 10%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Rosabelle W. Blake Academy)10083
 17%
   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 Students726642
 11.6%
African American279296
 6.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic167137
 18%
Pacific Islander01
White249175
 29.7%
Two or More Races2331
 34.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.7%62.8%
 13%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 642 students attended Rosabelle W. Blake Academy.

Rosabelle W. Blake Academy ranks in the bottom 14.6% of Florida elementary schools.

Students at Rosabelle W. Blake Academy are 46% African American, 27% White, 21% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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