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Polk County Public Schools
  • BARTOW, FL
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Polk County Public Schools

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B minus
    2. Diversity
      grade A
    3. Teachers
      grade C+
    4. College Prep
      grade B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade B+
    6. Administration
      grade B+
    7. Sports
      grade A
    8. Food
      grade B minus
    9. Resources & Facilities
      grade B minus

    Polk County Public Schools is an above average, public school district located in BARTOW, FL. It has 100,495 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1. According to state test scores, 50% of students are at least proficient in math and 47% in reading.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    47%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    50%
    Average Graduation Rate
    81%
    Average SAT
    1090
    3,679 responses
    Average ACT
    22
    3,044 responses

    Students

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    100,495
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    52.4%

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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    20:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $45,949
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    22%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $9,612 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      65%
    • Support Services
      30%
    • Other
      6%

    Living in the Area

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade B
    2. Good for Families
      grade B minus
    3. Housing
      grade C+
    Median Household Income
    $50,842
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,032
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $182,700
    National
    $244,900

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