Lakeland Montessori Middle School

Summary:

Lakeland Montessori Middle School is a small public charter school in Lakeland, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with just 30 students. Despite being part of the Polk school district, which is ranked 57th out of 68 districts in the state, this unique Montessori-based school consistently outperforms the district and the state of Florida in academic assessments.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Lakeland Montessori Middle School had 93% proficiency in Algebra 1 EOC, 100% proficiency in Civics EOC, and 67% proficiency in 8th grade Science, compared to just 42%, 72%, and 35% respectively for the Polk district. The school has also been ranked among the top Florida middle schools, ranking 9th out of 1,177 schools in 2022-2023 and 13th out of 1,148 schools in 2021-2022, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school's student population is more racially diverse than the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of White and Hispanic students compared to the district average.

Further, Lakeland Montessori Middle School has maintained a low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 3.0% to 10.3% over the past few years, significantly lower than the district average. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.3 to 27 over the past few years, providing students with more individualized attention. These factors suggest that the school's Montessori-based approach is effectively supporting student learning, engagement, and overall academic excellence, making it a standout option for families in the Lakeland area.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 1124 N. Lake Parker Ave
       Lakeland, FL  33805


(863) 413-0003

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
66th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,794 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  30

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.7%
Hispanic:
23.3%
Asian:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lakeland Montessori Middle School ranks better than 94.5% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks first 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 91.61. (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: White (56.7%), Hispanic (23.3%), American Indian (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakeland Montessori Middle School is 15, which is the lowest among 27 middle schools in the Polk School District! (See more...)
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Compare Lakeland Montessori Middle School employs 2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakeland Montessori Middle School is $6,794. 23 middle schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lakeland Montessori Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lakeland Montessori Middle School 66th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Lakeland Montessori 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 Lakeland Montessori Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 94.22 26th 897 97.1%
2013 83.14 129th 956 86.5%
2014 76.20 216th 999 78.4%
2016 90.07 71st 997 92.9%
2017 92.58 60th 1031 94.2%
2018 86.64 124th 1035 88.0%
2019 80.02 203rd 1099 81.5%
2021 92.19 60th 1136 94.7%
2022 97.62 13th 1148 98.9%
2023 97.62 9th 1177 99.2%
2024 91.61 66th 1196 94.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Lakeland Montessori Middle School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Lakeland Montessori Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 33 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 40
2012 33 6 2 8 0 0 3 0 52
2013 36 4 2 9 0 0 2 0 53
2014 40 4 3 13 0 0 1 0 61
2015 45 4 3 9 0 0 0 0 61
2016 41 4 4 11 0 0 0 0 60
2017 36 4 4 15 0 0 1 0 60
2018 41 4 2 12 0 0 1 0 60
2019 39 2 2 14 0 0 3 0 60
2020 37 2 3 17 0 0 3 0 62
2021 19 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 27
2022 13 0 1 7 2 0 2 0 25
2023 17 0 2 7 2 0 2 0 30

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 40 3.0 13.3 17.5
2012 52 3.0 17.3 19.2
2013 53 3.0 17.6 24.5
2014 61 4.0 15.2 29.5
2015 61 4.0 15.2 26.2
2016 60 4.0 15.0 16.7
2017 60 4.0 15.0 18.3
2018 60 3.0 20.0 15
2019 60 3.0 20.0 16.7
2020 62 3.0 20.6 9.7
2021 27 1.0 27.0 11.1
2022 25 3.0 8.3 16
2023 30 2.0 15.0 10

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 40 3.0 13.3 17.5
2012 52 3.0 17.3 19.2
2013 53 3.0 17.6 24.5
2014 61 4.0 15.2 29.5
2015 61 4.0 15.2 26.2
2016 60 4.0 15.0 16.7
2017 60 4.0 15.0 18.3
2018 60 3.0 20.0 15
2019 60 3.0 20.0 16.7
2020 62 3.0 20.6 9.7
2021 27 1.0 27.0 11.1
2022 25 3.0 8.3 16
2023 30 2.0 15.0 10

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 Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $120 (2.1%) $5,635 (97.9%) $5,755
2019 $23 (0.4%) $5,643 (99.6%) $5,666
2020 $126 (1.9%) $6,394 (98.1%) $6,519
2021 $877 (8.6%) $9,334 (91.4%) $10,211
2022 $1,537 (15.9%) $8,129 (84.1%) $9,666
2023 $1,002 (14.7%) $5,791 (85.2%) $6,794

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeland Montessori 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 203rd of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 9th of 1177 Middle schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland Montessori Middle School)6488
 24%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4238
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lakeland Montessori Middle School)7694
 18%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Polk)3935
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland Montessori Middle School)6880
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4841
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Science (Lakeland Montessori Middle School)7273
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Polk)4133
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Lakeland Montessori Middle School)74100
 26%
   End of Course Civics (Polk)7065
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6030
 50%
African American20
 100%
American Indian02
Asian22
Hispanic147
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White3917
 56.4%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.7%10%
 6.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeland Montessori Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 30 students attended Lakeland Montessori Middle School.

Yes. Lakeland Montessori Middle School ranks in the top 5.5% of Florida middle schools.

Students at Lakeland Montessori Middle School are 57% White, 23% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 7% American Indian, 7% Two or more races.


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