Best Schools in 33860, FL
33860, FL has 17 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 13,806 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 33860 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 33860, FL
The top high schools in 33860, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George W. Jenkins Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2451 Students
2. Fort Meade Middle/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 786 Students
3. Mulberry Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1315 Students
Best Middle Schools in 33860, FL
The top middle schools in 33860, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeland Highlands Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1265 Students
2. Mulberry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1200 Students
3. Turkey Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 978 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 33860, FL
The top elementary schools in 33860, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scott Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 727 Students
2. R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 946 Students
3. James W. Sikes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
4. Floral Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
5. Pinecrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
6. Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students
7. Willow Oak School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 905 Students
8. Purcell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students
9. Brilliant Minds Early Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brilliant Minds Early Learning Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 33860, FL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
33860, FL has a total population of 25,085 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 33860, 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 33860, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 33860, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 33860, 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 33860, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 33860, FL
How many schools are in 33860, FL?
33860, FL has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 13,806 students in total.
How do schools in 33860 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 33860 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 33860 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 33860?
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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