Magnolia Montessori Academy

Summary:

Magnolia Montessori Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Lakeland, Florida, with a student population of 171. The school is located in the Polk School District, which is ranked 57 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Magnolia Montessori Academy consistently outperforms the Polk district and the state of Florida in academic assessments across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 88% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 50% for Polk and 55% for Florida. The school also has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 10% of Florida elementary schools in recent years, and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Magnolia Montessori Academy has a more racially diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with 59.06% White, 6.43% African American, 23.39% Hispanic, and 2.92% Asian students.

Another notable aspect of Magnolia Montessori Academy is its low chronic absenteeism rate of 15.4% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly lower than the nearby schools, which ranged from 31.7% to 58.1%. The school also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with only 7.02% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the nearby schools, which ranged from 38.69% to 64.88%. These factors suggest that Magnolia Montessori Academy is providing a high-quality educational experience to a diverse student population in the Lakeland area.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 815 S. Central Ave
       Lakeland, FL  33815


(863) 797-4991

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
188th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,843 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  171

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.1%
Hispanic:
23.4%
Two or more races:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7% Help


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Compare Details Magnolia Montessori Academy ranks better than 91.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 4th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.69. (See more...)
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Compare Details Magnolia Montessori Academy ranks better than 92.3% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.97. (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 (59.1%), Hispanic (23.4%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magnolia Montessori Academy is 13.1, which is the 3rd best among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magnolia Montessori Academy is $10,843, which is the 33rd highest among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Magnolia Montessori Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Magnolia Montessori Academy 92nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Magnolia Montessori Academy 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 Magnolia Montessori Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 93.63 78th 2087 96.3%
2017 94.54 45th 2112 97.9%
2018 92.11 101st 2118 95.2%
2019 91.13 124th 2182 94.3%
2021 91.50 141st 2247 93.7%
2022 78.47 449th 2219 79.8%
2023 85.93 270th 2240 87.9%
2024 89.69 188th 2256 91.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Magnolia Montessori Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.34 104th 1177 91.2%
2024 88.97 92nd 1196 92.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Magnolia Montessori Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 45 5 5 14 0 2 1 0 72
2015 62 4 8 15 0 1 2 0 92
2016 65 3 9 11 0 1 3 0 92
2017 58 5 9 10 0 0 10 0 92
2018 59 6 8 16 1 0 8 0 98
2019 58 2 9 19 1 0 9 0 98
2020 59 2 7 23 1 0 10 0 102
2021 60 4 7 18 0 0 10 0 99
2022 85 8 5 34 0 2 12 0 146
2023 101 11 5 40 0 1 13 0 171

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 Magnolia Montessori Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 72 4.0 18.0 11.1
2015 92 6.0 15.3 0
2016 92 6.0 15.3 3.3
2017 92 7.0 13.1 n/a
2018 98 7.0 14.0 3.1
2019 98 8.0 12.2 3.1
2020 102 7.0 14.5 2.9
2021 99 8.0 12.3 4
2022 146 8.0 18.2 4.1
2023 171 13.0 13.1 7

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 Magnolia Montessori Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 72 4.0 18.0 11.1
2015 92 6.0 15.3 0
2016 92 6.0 15.3 3.3
2017 92 7.0 13.1 n/a
2018 98 7.0 14.0 3.1
2019 98 8.0 12.2 3.1
2020 102 7.0 14.5 2.9
2021 99 8.0 12.3 4
2022 146 8.0 18.2 4.1
2023 171 13.0 13.1 7

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 Magnolia Montessori Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $111 (1.2%) $8,789 (98.8%) $8,900
2019 $106 (1.1%) $9,302 (98.9%) $9,408
2020 $92 (0.9%) $9,823 (99.1%) $9,915
2021 $334 (1.4%) $24,292 (98.6%) $24,626
2022 $907 (7.4%) $11,282 (92.6%) $12,189
2023 $368 (3.4%) $10,475 (96.6%) $10,843

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Magnolia Montessori Academy

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 124th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 270th of 2240 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia Montessori Academy)10079
 21%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)5248
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Montessori Academy)8368
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)5651
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia Montessori Academy)93100
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4846
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Montessori Academy)8067
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5650
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia Montessori Academy)8669
 17%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4744
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Montessori Academy)7154
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5140
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Magnolia Montessori Academy)9338
 55%
   5th Grade Science (Polk)4537
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5348
 5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia Montessori Academy)7393
 20%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4843
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Montessori Academy)9387
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Polk)4737
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students98171
 74.5%
African American211
 450%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian95
 44.4%
Hispanic1940
 110.5%
Pacific Islander01
White58101
 74.1%
Two or More Races913
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.1%7%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Magnolia Montessori Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 171 students attended Magnolia Montessori Academy.

Yes. Magnolia Montessori Academy ranks in the top 8.3% of Florida elementary schools.

Students at Magnolia Montessori Academy are 59% White, 23% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% Asian.


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