Best High Schools in 33834, FL

33834, FL has 6 high schools with 8,870 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 33834 score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 33834 exceed expectations.

1. Bartow Senior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2125 Students

2. Hardee Junior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hardee • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1141 Students

3. Hardee Senior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hardee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1403 Students

4. Fort Meade Middle/senior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 786 Students

5. Mulberry Senior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1315 Students

6. Palmetto High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2100 Students

Best Middle Schools in 33834, FL

33834, FL has 4 middle schools with 3,397 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 33834 score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 33834 meet expectations.

1. Buffalo Creek Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students

2. Mulberry Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1200 Students

3. Bartow Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1046 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 33834, FL

33834, FL has 6 elementary schools with 2,976 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 33834 score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 33834 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Gene Witt Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 689 Students

2. Bowling Green Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hardee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 302 Students

3. Hilltop Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hardee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students

4. James W. Sikes Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students

5. Floral Avenue Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students

6. Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 33834, FL

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

33834, FL has a total population of 6,549 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 33834, FL

15,243

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

78%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

9%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 33834, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

15.76 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.41 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

12.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 33834, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 33834, FL.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

730 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 33834, FL Internet Health Assessment.

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