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:
188^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,843

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 171

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.1%

Hispanic:

23.4%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Magnolia Montessori Academy ranks better than 91.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.69. (See more...)

Compare Details Magnolia Montessori Academy ranks better than 92.3% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.97. (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: White (59.1%), Hispanic (23.4%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magnolia Montessori Academy is 13.1, which is the 3^rd best among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Magnolia Montessori Academy employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magnolia Montessori Academy is $10,843, which is the 33^rd 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 92^nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Magnolia Montessori Academy 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 Magnolia Montessori Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	93.63	78^th	2087	96.3%
2017	94.54	45^th	2112	97.9%
2018	92.11	101^st	2118	95.2%
2019	91.13	124^th	2182	94.3%
2021	91.50	141^st	2247	93.7%
2022	78.47	449^th	2219	79.8%
2023	85.93	270^th	2240	87.9%
2024	89.69	188^th	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	104^th	1177	91.2%
2024	88.97	92^nd	1196	92.3%

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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 Magnolia Montessori Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	45	5	5	14	0	2	1	72
2015	62	4	8	15	0	1	2	92
2016	65	3	9	11	0	1	3	92
2017	58	5	9	10	0	0	10	92
2018	59	6	8	16	1	0	8	98
2019	58	2	9	19	1	0	9	98
2020	59	2	7	23	1	0	10	102
2021	60	4	7	18	0	0	10	99
2022	85	8	5	34	0	2	12	146
2023	101	11	5	40	0	1	13	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 124^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 270^th 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)	100	79	21%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Montessori Academy)	83	68	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia Montessori Academy)	93	100	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	46	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Montessori Academy)	80	67	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia Montessori Academy)	86	69	17%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	47	44	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Montessori Academy)	71	54	17%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	51	40	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Magnolia Montessori Academy)	93	38	55%
5th Grade Science (Polk)	45	37	8%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	48	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia Montessori Academy)	73	93	20%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	43	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Montessori Academy)	93	87	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	47	37	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	98	171	74.5%
African American	2	11	450%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	9	5	44.4%
Hispanic	19	40	110.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	58	101	74.1%
Two or More Races	9	13	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.1%	7%	4%

Schools Near Magnolia Montessori Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)					Statewide Science Science (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 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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Magnolia Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	815 S. Central Ave	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 797-4991	171	13	13.1	7.0%	101 (59.1%)	11 (6.4%)	40 (23.4%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	13 (7.6%)	89.7	188^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.7%		85.9	270^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.9%	82	63.0	75.0	88.0	100.0	62.0	85.0	74.0	88.0	82.0	87.0	85.0	82.0	62.0	79.0	$10,843	$368	$10,475
South McKeel Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	2222 Edgewood Dr S	Lakeland	33803	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 510-0044	1,200	68	17.6	33.8%	744 (62.0%)	108 (9.0%)	223 (18.6%)	72 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (4.4%)	89.6	190^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.6%		89.5	179^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.0%	11	86.0	73.0	73.0	80.0			83.0	84.0	72.0	88.0		72.0			$10,515	$1,785	$8,731
Philip O'Brien Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1225 Lime St E	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2950	627	37	16.9	61.1%	191 (30.5%)	165 (26.3%)	220 (35.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	46 (7.3%)	9.1	2171^st of 2256 public elementary schools	3.8%		8	2174^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.9%	3	30.0	25.0	32.0				28.0	27.0	31.0			32.0			$11,314	$2,371	$8,944
Crystal Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 Galvin Dr	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2966	409	28	14.6	60.1%	96 (23.5%)	119 (29.1%)	173 (42.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.4%)	6.9	2203^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	2.3%		7.6	2177^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.8%	26	26.0	33.0	18.0				29.0	35.0	16.0			19.0			$12,259	$2,663	$9,596
Cleveland Court Elementary School	Public	K-5	328 Edgewood Dr E	Lakeland	33803	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2929	393	28	14.0	42.7%	192 (48.9%)	71 (18.1%)	110 (28.0%)	16 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	77.1	477^th of 2256 public elementary schools	78.9%		84.6	297^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.7%	180	66.0	74.0	67.0				68.0	71.0	67.0			62.0			$11,532	$1,571	$9,961
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2730 Maine Ave	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2992	410	31	13.2	64.9%	103 (25.1%)	66 (16.1%)	229 (55.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.7%)	54.2	988^th of 2256 public elementary schools	56.2%		31.5	1565^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.1%	577	47.0	48.0	64.0				64.0	55.0	64.0			56.0			$15,455	$3,339	$12,117
Dixieland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	416 Ariana St	Lakeland	33803	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2930	330	20	16.5	64.8%	92 (27.9%)	72 (21.8%)	141 (42.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.0%)	28.4	1665^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.2%		26	1719^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.3%	54	42.0	28.0	33.0				56.0	57.0	46.0			33.0			$11,484	$2,192	$9,292
Southwest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2650 Southwest Ave	Lakeland	33803	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2830	382	29	13.1	60.5%	144 (37.7%)	77 (20.2%)	133 (34.8%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (5.8%)	47.4	1161^st of 2256 public elementary schools	48.5%		55	969^th of 2240 public elementary schools	56.7%	192	39.0	47.0	49.0				54.0	58.0	75.0			55.0			$13,291	$2,033	$11,259
Carlton Palmore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3725 Clevelnd Hts Blvd	Lakeland	33803	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 648-3510	465	36	12.9	51.8%	220 (47.3%)	118 (25.4%)	100 (21.5%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.7%)	26.7	1720^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.8%		36.7	1423^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	36.5%	297	35.0	40.0	45.0				18.0	33.0	61.0			53.0			$12,393	$1,706	$10,687
McKeel Academy Central	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	411 Florida Ave N	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 499-1287	610	35	17.4	38.7%	385 (63.1%)	63 (10.3%)	124 (20.3%)	13 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.8%)	91.4	129^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.3%		91.7	121^st of 2240 public elementary schools	94.6%	8	83.0	67.0	75.0	83.0			85.0	86.0	88.0	85.0		80.0			$10,790	$1,874	$8,916

Frequently Asked Questions about Magnolia Montessori Academy

What is the racial makeup of Magnolia Montessori Academy?

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

How many students attend Magnolia Montessori Academy?

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

Is Magnolia Montessori Academy a good school?

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

What district is Magnolia Montessori Academy in?

Polk

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