About This School
Kathleen Middle School is located in Lakeland, FL and is one of 47 middle schools in Polk School District. It is a public school that serves 680 students in grades 6-8.
Kathleen Middle School 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 Kathleen Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Kathleen Middle School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Kathleen Middle School's students and teachers. more
Kathleen Middle School 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 Kathleen Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Kathleen Middle School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Kathleen Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Polk District Spending
$10,826Per Pupil
The Polk spends $10,826 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 70% on instruction, 26% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Polk District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Florida, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 FCAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Hill Middle School 2.8 miles |  |
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| St Anthony Catholic School 3 miles | n/a | |
| Lake Gibson Middle School 3.8 miles |  |
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| Victory Christian Academy 4 miles | n/a | |
| Excel Christian Academy 4.1 miles | n/a |
Data Sources: FL Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- Polk School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Kathleen Middle School3627 Kathleen Pines
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 853-6040
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Test Scores
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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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Florida, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 FCAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 680
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Kathleen Middle School had 73% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 50% 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 (2010)
White
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Hispanic
18%
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14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Kathleen Middle School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Kathleen Middle School
i WAS VERY INPRESSED WITH THE INFORMATION THAT THE PRINCIPAL GAVE TO THE PARENTS AND THE SCHOOL WAS NOT OVER CROWED AND HOW STRICK THE POLICIES WERE WHICH I AGREE WITH COMPLETELY.
Submitted by a Parent on Jul 19, 2010
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