Best Schools in 33809, FL
33809, FL has 22 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 18,646 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 33809 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 33809, FL
The top high schools in 33809, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Gibson Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2080 Students
2. Kathleen Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2051 Students
3. Zephyrhills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasco • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1656 Students
4. Tenoroc High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1127 Students
Best Middle Schools in 33809, FL
The top middle schools in 33809, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasco • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students
2. Lake Gibson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1218 Students
3. Jere L. Stambaugh Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students
4. Kathleen Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
5. Sleepy Hill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1090 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 33809, FL
The top elementary schools in 33809, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Socrum Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 546 Students
2. Edgar L. Padgett Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
3. Wendell Watson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 875 Students
4. Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 691 Students
5. Sleepy Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 739 Students
6. Griffin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
7. Polk City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 606 Students
8. Woodland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasco • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 802 Students
9. R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 708 Students
10. North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 644 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 33809, FL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
33809, FL has a total population of 31,161 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 33809, 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 33809, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 33809, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 33809, 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 33809, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 33809, FL
How many schools are in 33809, FL?
33809, FL has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 18,646 students in total.
How do schools in 33809 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 33809 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 33809 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 33809?
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.
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