Best Schools in 33834, FL
33834, FL has 12 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 11,307 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in 33834 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 33834, FL
The top high schools in 33834, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parrish Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2017 Students
2. Hardee Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1403 Students
3. Hardee Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardee • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1141 Students
4. Fort Meade Middle/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 786 Students
5. Mulberry Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1315 Students
Best Middle Schools in 33834, FL
The top middle schools in 33834, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buffalo Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students
2. Mulberry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1200 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 33834, FL
The top elementary schools in 33834, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gene Witt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 689 Students
2. Bowling Green Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 302 Students
3. Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students
4. Hilltop Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
5. Purcell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 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
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 33834, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 33834, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 33834, FL
How many schools are in 33834, FL?
33834, FL has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 11,307 students in total.
How do schools in 33834 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 33834 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 33834 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 33834?
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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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations