Lakeland Montessori School House

Q: Is Lakeland Montessori School House a good school?

Lakeland Montessori School House ranks 342 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lakeland Montessori School House is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-6 in Lakeland, Florida, with a student population of 110. This small school consistently outperforms the surrounding Polk County and Florida state averages on standardized tests, placing it in the top 3% of Florida elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lakeland Montessori School House's academic performance is truly impressive, with 81% of 3rd graders, 85% of 4th graders, and 83% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 49% and 55% for Polk County and Florida, respectively. In math, the school had 63% of 3rd graders, 69% of 4th graders, and 83% of 6th graders proficient or better, outpacing the district and state averages. Additionally, the school maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 0% to 4.2%, and serves a relatively affluent student population with only 2.61% to 3.64% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools, Lakeland Montessori School House stands out as a high-performing institution. The closest charter school, Magnolia Montessori Academy, has lower test scores and a lower statewide ranking than Lakeland Montessori. The traditional public schools in the area, such as Lincoln Avenue Academy, Rosabelle W. Blake Academy, and North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice, have significantly lower test scores and higher rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch recipients.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

1124 Lake Parker Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33805

(863) 413-0003

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
342^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,131

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 108

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.7%

Hispanic:

27.8%

African American:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lakeland Montessori School House ranks better than 84.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 8^th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.91. (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: White (66.7%), Hispanic (27.8%), Asian (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakeland Montessori School House is 12, which is the 5^th best among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Lakeland Montessori School House employs 9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakeland Montessori School House is $11,131, which is the 27^th highest among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lakeland Montessori School House was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Polk:

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

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Rank History for Lakeland Montessori School House

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	97.60	4^th	1919	99.8%
2011	92.32	58^th	1985	97.1%
2012	97.54	13^th	1984	99.3%
2013	94.28	54^th	2029	97.3%
2014	86.45	229^th	2064	88.9%
2016	66.91	678^th	2087	67.5%
2017	74.06	524^th	2112	75.2%
2018	85.14	283^rd	2118	86.6%
2019	89.14	178^th	2182	91.8%
2021	94.54	69^th	2247	96.9%
2022	87.73	243^rd	2219	89.0%
2023	94.19	58^th	2240	97.4%
2024	82.91	342^nd	2256	84.8%

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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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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, July 12, 2018

Our daughters have been here for two years now. We love this school! Wonderful teachers and staff! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lakeland Montessori School House

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	41	10	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	55
2006	49	13	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	70
2007	51	13	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	1	73
2008	48	12	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	4	73
2009	54	6	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	5	75
2010	63	5	6	4	1	n/a	n/a	7	86
2011	62	4	6	12	0	0	4	0	88
2012	62	4	8	9	0	0	6	0	89
2013	59	4	8	12	0	0	6	0	89
2014	54	3	3	13	0	0	4	0	77
2015	51	2	4	16	0	0	1	0	74
2016	52	4	3	18	0	0	3	0	80
2017	55	2	3	20	1	0	4	0	85
2018	65	0	7	25	1	1	3	0	102
2019	76	0	8	26	1	1	4	0	116
2020	77	0	10	29	1	1	4	0	122
2021	56	0	3	19	1	1	6	0	86
2022	70	1	5	30	1	0	8	0	115
2023	74	0	5	27	0	0	4	0	110
2024	72	2	2	30	0	0	2	0	108

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 Lakeland Montessori School House

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	55	3.0	18.3	36.4
2006	70	4.0	17.5	25.7
2007	73	4.0	18.3	20.8
2008	73	4.0	18.3	17.4
2009	75	7.7	11.5	21.4
2010	86	7.5	11.4	11.4
2011	88	7.0	12.5	17
2012	89	8.0	11.1	10.1
2013	89	8.0	11.1	6.7
2014	77	7.0	11.0	19.5
2015	74	8.0	9.2	17.6
2016	80	6.0	13.3	12.5
2017	85	8.0	10.6	10.6
2018	102	11.0	9.2	6.9
2019	116	8.0	14.5	6
2020	122	9.0	13.5	3.3
2021	86	7.0	12.2	3.5
2022	115	7.0	16.4	2.6
2023	110	8.0	13.7	3.6
2024	108	9.0	12.0	7.4

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 Lakeland Montessori School House

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	55	3.0	18.3	36.4
2006	70	4.0	17.5	25.7
2007	73	4.0	18.3	20.8
2008	73	4.0	18.3	17.4
2009	75	7.7	11.5	21.4
2010	86	7.5	11.4	11.4
2011	88	7.0	12.5	17
2012	89	8.0	11.1	10.1
2013	89	8.0	11.1	6.7
2014	77	7.0	11.0	19.5
2015	74	8.0	9.2	17.6
2016	80	6.0	13.3	12.5
2017	85	8.0	10.6	10.6
2018	102	11.0	9.2	6.9
2019	116	8.0	14.5	6
2020	122	9.0	13.5	3.3
2021	86	7.0	12.2	3.5
2022	115	7.0	16.4	2.6
2023	110	8.0	13.7	3.6
2024	108	9.0	12.0	7.4

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 Lakeland Montessori School House

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$94 (1.0%)	$9,506 (99.0%)	$9,600
2019	$51 (0.5%)	$9,550 (99.5%)	$9,601
2020	$96 (1.1%)	$8,877 (98.9%)	$8,973
2021	$364 (3.0%)	$11,801 (97.0%)	$12,164
2022	$451 (3.7%)	$11,596 (96.3%)	$12,047
2023	$1,420 (12.8%)	$9,712 (87.3%)	$11,131

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeland Montessori School House

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 178^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 58^th of 2240 Elementary schools	5.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland Montessori School House)	89	75	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lakeland Montessori School House)	95	75	20%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland Montessori School House)	100	85	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	46	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lakeland Montessori School House)	58	92	34%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland Montessori School House)	100	93	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	43	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lakeland Montessori School House)	92	100	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	47	37	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	116	110	5.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	8	5	37.5%
Hispanic	26	27	3.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	76	74	2.6%
Two or More Races	4	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6%	3.6%	2.4%

Schools Near Lakeland Montessori School House

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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 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 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lakeland Montessori School House	Public, Charter	K-6	1124 Lake Parker Ave N	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 413-0003	108	9	12.0	7.4%	72 (66.7%)	2 (1.9%)	30 (27.8%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	82.9	342^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	84.8%		94.2	58^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.4%	284	81.0	85.0		83.0			63.0	69.0		83.0								$11,131	$1,420	$9,712
Achievement Academy	Public, Charter	PK	716 Bella Vista St E	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 683-6504	157	21	7.4	57.3%	53 (33.8%)	34 (21.7%)	63 (40.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	4 (2.5%)								(n/a)
McKeel Academy Central	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	411 Florida Ave N	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 499-1287	610	36	16.9	37.9%	361 (59.2%)	73 (12.0%)	135 (22.1%)	13 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (4.1%)	91.4	129^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.3%		91.7	121^st of 2240 public elementary schools	94.6%	8	83.0	67.0	75.0	83.0			85.0	86.0	88.0	85.0			80.0					$10,790	$1,874	$8,916
Rochelle School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1501 Martin L King Jr Ave	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 499-2810	803	57	14.0	58.7%	275 (34.2%)	282 (35.1%)	198 (24.7%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.2%)	50.4	1083^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	52.0%		45.3	1204^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.3%	121	57.0	56.0	45.0	71.0	70.0	71.0	58.0	60.0	45.0	61.0	61.0	65.0	35.0	51.0	100.0	94.0	90.0	$11,296	$1,484	$9,813
Philip O'Brien Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1225 Lime St E	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2950	633	33	19.1	79.9%	199 (31.4%)	176 (27.8%)	217 (34.3%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.5%)	9.1	2171^st of 2256 public elementary schools	3.8%		8	2174^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.9%	3	30.0	25.0	32.0				28.0	27.0	31.0				32.0					$11,314	$2,371	$8,944
Lincoln Avenue Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	1330 Lincoln Ave N	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	No	(863) 499-2955	522	36	14.5	36.8%	221 (42.3%)	142 (27.2%)	102 (19.5%)	29 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.0%)	94.9	54^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.6%		94.4	54^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.6%		93.0	78.0	76.0				95.0	90.0	79.0				82.0					$10,095	$1,094	$9,001
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	510 Hartsell Ave	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 499-2870	603	36	16.7	73.8%	159 (26.4%)	250 (41.5%)	163 (27.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.5%)	19.3	1927^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.6%		25.3	1738^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.4%	189	32.0	38.0	40.0	33.0	38.0	48.0	27.0	62.0	38.0	17.0	23.0	35.0	35.0	39.0	37.0	55.0	75.0	$9,800	$1,430	$8,370
North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice	Public	PK, KG-5	410 Robson St W	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2850	637	44	14.4	79.1%	144 (22.6%)	192 (30.1%)	278 (43.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (2.8%)	13.2	2081^st of 2256 public elementary schools	7.8%		12.8	2087^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.8%	6	34.0	32.0	30.0				36.0	40.0	30.0				28.0					$11,099	$1,987	$9,111
Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2805 Morgan Combee Rd	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 499-2960	529	37	14.2	74.3%	237 (44.8%)	86 (16.3%)	183 (34.6%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.2%)	50.2	1088^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.8%		38	1385^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.2%	297	58.0	50.0	53.0				55.0	41.0	68.0				60.0					$11,979	$1,916	$10,064
Crystal Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 Galvin Dr	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2966	425	26	16.3	82.1%	102 (24.0%)	109 (25.6%)	185 (43.5%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.6%)	6.9	2203^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	2.3%		7.6	2177^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.8%	26	26.0	33.0	18.0				29.0	35.0	16.0				19.0					$12,259	$2,663	$9,596

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeland Montessori School House

What is the racial makeup of Lakeland Montessori School House?

Students at Lakeland Montessori School House are 67% White, 28% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Is Lakeland Montessori School House a good school?

Lakeland Montessori School House ranks 342^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lakeland Montessori School House?

In the 2023-24 school year, 108 students attended Lakeland Montessori School House.

What district is Lakeland Montessori School House in?

Polk

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