Hospital Homebound

Summary:

Hospital Homebound is a small alternative public school in Bartow, Florida that serves 118 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. 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.

Despite the school's specialized focus, Hospital Homebound has consistently struggled with low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 0% to 30% over the past several years. This is significantly lower than the state and district averages. The school also has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.2% to 33.3% in recent years, much higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, Hospital Homebound students perform significantly below state and district averages on a variety of standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 8% to 56% in 2023-2024, compared to state averages of 45% to 68%.

When comparing Hospital Homebound to other nearby alternative schools in the Polk School District, such as Karen M. Siegel Academy and Victory Ridge Academy, it becomes clear that Hospital Homebound is an outlier in several key metrics, with much lower graduation rates and higher chronic absenteeism. The combination of these challenges suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its strategies and interventions to better support its students' academic and social-emotional development.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

1909 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830

(863) 665-4538

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
1055^th of 1,196 Florida Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 29.5

Number of students: 118

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.9%

Hispanic:

33.1%

African American:

17.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hospital Homebound ranks worse than 88.2% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.81. (See more...)

Compare Details Hospital Homebound ranks worse than 77.2% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.52. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hospital Homebound who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 Hospital Homebound is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.9%), Hispanic (33.1%), African American (17.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 2.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hospital Homebound is 29.5. 7 alternative schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Hospital Homebound was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Hospital Homebound 1055^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Hospital Homebound in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Hospital Homebound 623^rd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Hospital Homebound 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 Hospital Homebound

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2013	22.81	752^nd	956	21.3%
2014	25.09	778^th	999	22.1%
2023	5.05	1121^st	1177	4.8%
2024	14.81	1055^th	1196	11.8%

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

Rank History for Hospital Homebound

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2014	26.46	506^th	687	26.3%
2016	29.25	464^th	693	33.0%
2019	40.97	386^th	734	47.4%
2022	22.41	568^th	774	26.6%
2023	24.50	558^th	792	29.5%
2024	22.52	623^rd	807	22.8%

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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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Enrollment information for Hospital Homebound

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	44	9	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
2006	41	12	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
2007	28	6	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	38
2008	38	6	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	1	50
2009	31	7	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	51
2010	36	5	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	52
2011	35	9	1	10	1	0	1	0	57
2012	45	9	2	5	2	0	1	0	64
2013	39	12	1	14	2	0	2	0	70
2014	47	8	0	19	1	0	2	0	77
2015	44	9	1	20	2	0	1	0	77
2016	49	10	0	23	1	0	0	0	83
2017	53	16	1	22	1	0	1	0	94
2018	47	12	0	36	1	0	0	0	96
2019	50	16	1	30	0	0	4	0	101
2020	58	13	0	36	1	0	3	0	111
2021	39	7	0	26	1	0	1	0	74
2022	48	16	0	42	3	1	1	0	111
2023	53	21	2	39	2	0	1	0	118

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 Hospital Homebound

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	62	0.0	n/a	16.1
2006	62	n/a	n/a	30.6
2007	38	n/a	n/a	34.2
2008	50	n/a	n/a	24.5
2009	51	n/a	n/a	15.7
2010	52	n/a	n/a	36.5
2011	57	n/a	n/a	42.1
2012	64	n/a	n/a	40.6
2013	70	n/a	n/a	42.9
2014	77	n/a	n/a	44.2
2015	77	n/a	n/a	18.2
2016	83	n/a	n/a	20.5
2017	94	n/a	n/a	24.5
2018	96	n/a	n/a	27.1
2019	101	0.0	n/a	51.5
2020	111	0.0	n/a	45.9
2021	74	0.0	n/a	4.1
2022	111	5.0	22.2	9.9
2023	118	4.0	29.5	2.5

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 Hospital Homebound

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	62	0.0	n/a	16.1
2006	62	n/a	n/a	30.6
2007	38	n/a	n/a	34.2
2008	50	n/a	n/a	24.5
2009	51	n/a	n/a	15.7
2010	52	n/a	n/a	36.5
2011	57	n/a	n/a	42.1
2012	64	n/a	n/a	40.6
2013	70	n/a	n/a	42.9
2014	77	n/a	n/a	44.2
2015	77	n/a	n/a	18.2
2016	83	n/a	n/a	20.5
2017	94	n/a	n/a	24.5
2018	96	n/a	n/a	27.1
2019	101	0.0	n/a	51.5
2020	111	0.0	n/a	45.9
2021	74	0.0	n/a	4.1
2022	111	5.0	22.2	9.9
2023	118	4.0	29.5	2.5

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 Hospital Homebound

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$16,568 (23.2%)	$54,968 (76.8%)	$71,536
2019	$10,681 (23.4%)	$34,951 (76.6%)	$45,631
2020	$12,691 (22.5%)	$43,717 (77.5%)	$56,408
2021	$15,788 (20.3%)	$62,107 (79.7%)	$77,894
2022	$25,852 (33.4%)	$51,641 (66.6%)	$77,493

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hospital Homebound

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 386^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 558^th of 792 High schools	17.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Hospital Homebound)	73	36	37%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	45	44	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	101	118	16.8%
African American	16	21	31.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	30	39	30%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	50	53	6%
Two or More Races	4	1	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.5%	2.5%	48.9%

Schools Near Hospital Homebound

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)								FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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 English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hospital Homebound	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1909 Floral Ave S	Bartow	33830	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 665-4538	118	4	29.5	2.5%	53 (44.9%)	21 (17.8%)	39 (33.1%)	2 (1.7%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)					33.0	27.0	39.0	48.0					31.0	8.0		15.0	12.0	10.0	32.0	56.0	47.0
Jean O'Dell Learning Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1310 Floral Ave S	Bartow	33830	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 534-7440	73	15	4.8	52.1%	27 (37.0%)	13 (17.8%)	32 (43.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)																						$52,363	$10,358	$42,005
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)	Public, Alternative	4-12	951 Mount Airy Ave	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 534-0500	269	24	11.2	71.7%	71 (26.4%)	83 (30.9%)	109 (40.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)								(n/a)		0.0		24.0	8.0	12.0	13.0	8.0		0.0		6.0	6.0	7.0		3.0	11.0			12.0	18.0	$15,995	$1,988	$14,007
Polk Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	604 S. Central Ave	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	No	No	Yes	No	(863) 354-3999	42	0		7.1%	17 (40.5%)	8 (19.0%)	15 (35.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)								(n/a)																		20.0				$5,472	$95	$5,377
Polk Full Time Eschool	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	604 S. Central Ave	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	No	No	Yes	No	(863) 354-3999	604	0		0.5%	256 (42.4%)	106 (17.5%)	211 (34.9%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.8%)								(n/a)	72.0	64.0	52.0	52.0	50.0	58.0	72.0	61.0	43.0	14.0	8.0	50.0	36.0	53.0	31.0	47.0	43.0	45.0	65.0	80.0	63.0	$12,638	$890	$11,748
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	330 Ave C SE	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	Yes	(863) 268-2903	282	21	13.4	99.6%	69 (24.5%)	88 (31.2%)	118 (41.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.8%)								(n/a)	0.0	8.0		9.0	3.0	10.0	0.0		0.0	8.0		0.0	6.0	0.0		5.0	0.0		0.0		9.0	$16,917	$3,670	$13,247
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1201 Enchanted Dr	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 499-2980	87	16	5.4	55.2%	44 (50.6%)	24 (27.6%)	14 (16.1%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	2 (2.3%)								(n/a)																						$40,052	$9,967	$30,085
Victory Ridge Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	501 Burns Ave	Lake Wales	33853	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	Yes	(863) 679-3338	298	15	19.8	54.0%	117 (39.3%)	51 (17.1%)	119 (39.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.7%)								(n/a)																						$42,857	$2,558	$40,299
Karen M. Siegel Academy	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	935 Evenhouse Rd	Lake Alfred	33850	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 965-5566	161	24	6.7	44.7%	62 (38.5%)	28 (17.4%)	63 (39.1%)	2 (1.2%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)								(n/a)																						$42,147	$10,522	$31,625
Simmons Career Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1202 W Grant St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 707-7430	181	15	12.0	81.8%	49 (27.1%)	17 (9.4%)	109 (60.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)								(n/a)								29.0									0.0	14.0	10.0	31.0		$14,815	$1,670	$13,144

Frequently Asked Questions about Hospital Homebound

Is Hospital Homebound a good school?

Hospital Homebound ranks in the bottom 11.8% of Florida alternative schools.

What district is Hospital Homebound in?

Polk

What is the racial makeup of Hospital Homebound?

Students at Hospital Homebound are 45% White, 33% Hispanic, 18% African American, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Hospital Homebound?

In the 2022-23 school year, 118 students attended Hospital Homebound.

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