Bill Duncan Excel Center
Bill Duncan Excel Center
About This School
Preschool | Grades 6-12 | Polk
Bill Duncan Excel Center is located in Lakeland, FL and is one of 159 schools in Polk School District. It is a alt. school that serves 143 students in grades 6-12.
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
Bill Duncan Excel Center did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bill Duncan Excel Center's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Bill Duncan Excel Center had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bill Duncan Excel Center's students and teachers. more
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
Bill Duncan Excel Center did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bill Duncan Excel Center's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Bill Duncan Excel Center had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bill Duncan Excel Center's students and teachers. more
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| South McKeel Elementary Academy 1.9 miles |  |
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| Heritage Christian Academy 2.3 miles | n/a | |
| Crystal Lake Middle School 2.5 miles |  |
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| Ese Countywide 2.7 miles | n/a |
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I think that BDOC is a wonderful School because the teachers take the time to talk to you and explain what your learning they dont just throw it at you. I went to BDOC my Junior Year and I would have never thought that I would become a good young man thanks BDOC
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Not a good place for kids.
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mary goldstein: i would highly remend this great teachers students really have fun learning here .
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 143
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Bill Duncan Excel Center had 87% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 56% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
42%
White
34%
Hispanic
18%
Two or More Races
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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Polk District Spending
$8,624Per Pupil
The Polk spends $8,624 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 31% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Polk District
11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Bill Duncan Excel Center had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the FCAT
What is it?
The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).
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