Serving 449 students in grades 6-8, Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy's student population of 449 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2842 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
39%
36%
Black
26%
21%
White
32%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy's ranking?
Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy is ranked #2842 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy often compared to?
Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Of Lake Alfred, Berkley Accelerated Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy?
449 students attend Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy?
Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy offer ?
Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy part of?
Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy is part of Polk School District.
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