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:
1080^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,781

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: 24.7

Number of students: 1,038

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.0%

African American:

35.3%

White:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Marion Creek Middle School ranks worse than 90.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 23^rd among 26 ranked middle schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.75. (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: Hispanic (54%), African American (35.3%), White (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Marion Creek Middle School is 24.7. 22 middle schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lake Marion Creek Middle School employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 1080^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Lake Marion Creek Middle School 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 Lake Marion Creek Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	18.35	842^nd	997	15.5%
2017	15.80	891^st	1031	13.6%
2018	7.96	969^th	1035	6.4%
2019	8.32	1024^th	1099	6.8%
2021	12.94	1030^th	1136	9.3%
2022	11.87	1049^th	1148	8.6%
2023	10.38	1080^th	1177	8.2%
2024	12.75	1080^th	1196	9.7%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, January 3, 2022

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
2024	91	366	5	561	3	6	6	0	1038

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
2024	1038	42.0	24.7	71

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
2024	1038	42.0	24.7	71

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 1024^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 1080^th 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)	21	30	9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	43	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lake Marion Creek Middle School)	23	18	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	47	37	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Marion Creek Middle School)	20	24	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	42	38	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lake Marion Creek Middle School)	18	19	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	39	35	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Marion Creek Middle School)	26	23	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	41	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Marion Creek Middle School)	13	18	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	35	32	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Lake Marion Creek Middle School)	17	14	3%
8th Grade Science (Polk)	41	33	8%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Lake Marion Creek Middle School)	60	62	2%
End of Course Civics (Polk)	70	65	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lake Marion Creek Middle School)	57	63	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Polk)	51	41	10%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	622	1044	67.8%
African American	159	328	106.3%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	6	10	66.7%
Hispanic	386	598	54.9%
Pacific Islander	6	6
White	60	87	45%
Two or More Races	4	11	175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.2%	58.2%	9.9%

Schools Near Lake Marion Creek Middle School

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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
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
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
Discovery Intermediate School	Public	6-8	5350 San Miguel Rd	Kissimmee	34758	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 343-7300	892	42	21.2	62.8%	56 (6.3%)	297 (33.3%)	500 (56.1%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	26 (2.9%)	25.3	925^th of 1196 public middle schools	22.7%		21	964^th of 1177 public middle schools	18.1%	39	42.0	36.0	36.0			22.0	35.0	36.0	32.0	69.0	100.0	95.0	61.0	$10,318	$2,137	$8,181
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
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
Mater Academy Davenport Middle School	Public, Charter	6	318 Ronald Reagan Parkway	Davenport	33896	Polk County	Polk	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(863) 695-4114	120	0		80.0%	16 (13.3%)	13 (10.8%)	85 (70.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)								(n/a)
Horizon Middle School	Public	6-8	2020 Ham Brown Rd	Kissimmee	34746	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 943-7240	1,145	64	17.8	73.0%	182 (15.9%)	207 (18.1%)	713 (62.3%)	18 (1.6%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (1.7%)	27	900^th of 1196 public middle schools	24.7%		21.1	959^th of 1177 public middle schools	18.5%	59	38.0	37.0	40.0			25.0	32.0	39.0	36.0	74.0	93.0	99.0	64.0	$8,802	$1,754	$7,048
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Marion Creek Middle School

Is Lake Marion Creek Middle School a good school?

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

What district is Lake Marion Creek Middle School in?

Polk

How many students attend Lake Marion Creek Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,038 students attended Lake Marion Creek Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Lake Marion Creek Middle School attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Lake Marion Creek Middle School?

Students at Lake Marion Creek Middle School are 54% Hispanic, 35% African American, 9% White.

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