Lake Marion Creek Middle School

Summary:

Lake Marion Creek Middle School is a public middle school located in Poinciana, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,044 students. The school is part of the Polk County School District, which is ranked 57th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lake Marion Creek Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (57.28%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 27.05% to 64.43% Hispanic. The school also has a lower percentage of White students (8.33%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 10.47% to 48.62% White. Academically, the school consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels. Additionally, the school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 28.6% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 19.3% to 51.6% chronic absenteeism.

The high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism at Lake Marion Creek Middle School may indicate that the school is facing significant funding and resource challenges, which could be contributing to its poor academic performance. While some of the nearby schools, such as Jewett Middle Academy Magnet and Dundee Ridge Middle Academy, have higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates, they still struggle to outperform the state and district averages, suggesting that the challenges facing Lake Marion Creek Middle School may be reflective of broader systemic issues within the Polk County School District.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3055 Lake Marion Creek Dr
       Poinciana, FL  34759


(863) 427-1471

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
1080th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,781 Help


Students who attend Lake Marion Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:    Haines City Senior High School

Feeder schools for Lake Marion Creek Middle School:

Elementary:    Laurel Elementary School
    Palmetto Elementary School
    Sandhill Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  26.7 Help
Number of students:  1,044

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.3%
African American:
31.4%
White:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lake Marion Creek Middle School ranks worse than 90.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 23rd among 26 ranked middle schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.75. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.3%), African American (31.4%), White (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Marion Creek Middle School is 26.7. 25 middle schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Lake Marion Creek Middle School employs 39 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Marion Creek Middle School is $7,781. 20 middle schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Marion Creek Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lake Marion Creek Middle School 1080th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Lake Marion Creek Middle School 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 Lake Marion Creek Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 18.35 842nd 997 15.5%
2017 15.80 891st 1031 13.6%
2018 7.96 969th 1035 6.4%
2019 8.32 1024th 1099 6.8%
2021 12.94 1030th 1136 9.3%
2022 11.87 1049th 1148 8.6%
2023 10.38 1080th 1177 8.2%
2024 12.75 1080th 1196 9.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, January 3, 2022

Open Quote My granddaughter was bussed into this hell hole in 2020. This bully filled school was the single reason why a kid that loved school now hates it. Thank God we pulled her before she was seriously hurt there. If your child is sent there, please find a way out. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lake Marion Creek Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 158 245 12 775 9 n/a n/a 42 1241
2008 89 135 4 320 4 n/a n/a 40 592
2009 89 153 6 305 4 n/a n/a 40 597
2010 128 182 14 345 6 n/a n/a 27 702
2011 125 230 14 440 3 3 16 0 831
2012 104 238 12 458 8 4 20 0 844
2013 122 205 8 434 5 4 13 0 791
2014 101 249 16 426 4 6 22 0 824
2015 93 220 11 609 7 5 19 0 964
2016 100 244 12 673 4 7 17 0 1057
2017 86 243 10 588 3 4 15 0 949
2018 76 229 11 572 3 8 9 0 908
2019 60 159 6 386 1 6 4 0 622
2020 56 162 4 411 4 6 8 0 651
2021 84 210 5 498 3 5 10 0 815
2022 98 314 6 575 1 3 15 0 1012
2023 87 328 10 598 4 6 11 0 1044

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 Lake Marion Creek Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 1241 73.0 17.0 74.1
2008 592 34.5 17.2 86.2
2009 597 48.1 14.6 91.2
2010 702 49.0 14.3 89.8
2011 831 52.0 15.9 77
2012 844 49.0 17.2 87
2013 791 48.0 16.4 89.9
2014 824 49.0 16.8 50.4
2015 964 53.0 18.1 59.3
2016 1057 56.0 18.8 71.5
2017 949 61.0 15.5 71.5
2018 908 48.0 18.9 65.4
2019 622 39.0 15.9 68.2
2020 651 38.0 17.1 59
2021 815 45.0 18.1 68.5
2022 1012 42.0 24.0 67.8
2023 1044 39.0 26.7 58.2

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 Lake Marion Creek Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 1241 73.0 17.0 74.1
2008 592 34.5 17.2 86.2
2009 597 48.1 14.6 91.2
2010 702 49.0 14.3 89.8
2011 831 52.0 15.9 77
2012 844 49.0 17.2 87
2013 791 48.0 16.4 89.9
2014 824 49.0 16.8 50.4
2015 964 53.0 18.1 59.3
2016 1057 56.0 18.8 71.5
2017 949 61.0 15.5 71.5
2018 908 48.0 18.9 65.4
2019 622 39.0 15.9 68.2
2020 651 38.0 17.1 59
2021 815 45.0 18.1 68.5
2022 1012 42.0 24.0 67.8
2023 1044 39.0 26.7 58.2

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 Lake Marion Creek Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $833 (12.2%) $5,976 (87.8%) $6,809
2019 $895 (10.3%) $7,772 (89.7%) $8,667
2020 $1,417 (14.1%) $8,598 (85.9%) $10,015
2021 $934 (12.0%) $6,840 (88.0%) $7,775
2022 $1,641 (22.9%) $5,517 (77.1%) $7,157
2023 $1,629 (20.9%) $6,153 (79.1%) $7,781

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Marion Creek Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1024th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 1080th of 1177 Middle schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Marion Creek Middle School)2130
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4843
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lake Marion Creek Middle School)2318
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Polk)4737
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Marion Creek Middle School)2024
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4238
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lake Marion Creek Middle School)1819
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Polk)3935
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Marion Creek Middle School)2623
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4841
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Marion Creek Middle School)1318
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Polk)3532
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Lake Marion Creek Middle School)1714
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Polk)4133
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Lake Marion Creek Middle School)6062
 2%
   End of Course Civics (Polk)7065
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lake Marion Creek Middle School)5763
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Polk)5141
 10%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6221044
 67.8%
African American159328
 106.3%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian610
 66.7%
Hispanic386598
 54.9%
Pacific Islander66
White6087
 45%
Two or More Races411
 175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.2%58.2%
 9.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Marion Creek Middle School

Students who attend Lake Marion Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Haines City Senior High School

Students at Lake Marion Creek Middle School are 57% Hispanic, 31% African American, 8% White, 1% Two or more races.

Lake Marion Creek Middle School ranks in the bottom 9.7% of Florida middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,044 students attended Lake Marion Creek Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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