Best Schools in 33803, FL
33803, FL has 30 public schools (8 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 21,579 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 33803 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 33803, FL
The top high schools in 33803, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Polk State College Collegiate High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Charter • Grades 10 - 12 • 353 Students
2. George W. Jenkins Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2451 Students
3. Lakeland Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2043 Students
4. Kathleen Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2051 Students
5. Lake Region High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1545 Students
6. Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 140 Students
7. Bill Duncan Opportunity Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 62 Students
8. Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Charter • Grades 11 - 12 • 255 Students
Best Middle Schools in 33803, FL
The top middle schools in 33803, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southwest Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 801 Students
2. Westwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 878 Students
3. Kathleen Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
4. Sleepy Hill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1090 Students
5. Crystal Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 949 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 33803, FL
The top elementary schools in 33803, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Magnolia Montessori Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 171 Students
2. South Mckeel Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1200 Students
3. Cleveland Court Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 393 Students
4. Highlands Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 731 Students
5. Southwest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
6. Scott Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 727 Students
7. Carlton Palmore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 465 Students
8. Oscar J. Pope Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 410 Students
9. Jesse Keen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 649 Students
10. Dixieland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 33803, FL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
33803, FL has a total population of 28,570 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 33803, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 33803, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 33803, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 33803, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 33803, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 33803, FL
How many schools are in 33803, FL?
33803, FL has 30 public schools: 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 21,579 students in total.
How do schools in 33803 perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in 33803 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 33803 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 33803?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near 33803, FL
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations