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Kathleen Middle School

Lakeland, FL

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8
schools.polk-fl.net/kathleenmiddle3627 Kathleen Pnes, Lakeland, FL 33810(863) 853-6040
School grade
Florida Department of Education

D grade for 2025, with 43% of possible points.

Measure202320242025
GradeCCD
Share of possible points41%46%43%
ELA achievement29%27%31%
ELA learning gains–40%43%
ELA learning gains, lowest 25%–48%48%
Math achievement28%34%35%
Math learning gains–49%38%
Math learning gains, lowest 25%–56%44%
Science achievement25%21%27%
Social studies achievement57%50%50%
Middle school acceleration65%86%69%
Students tested98%99%98%

A dash marks a component the school was not graded on. 2023 grades were an informational baseline for new state tests.

Discipline
State and federal reports

Florida Department of Education

321 students were suspended out of school at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Suspended out of school350321
Suspended in school341271
Alternative placement1115
Other actionsNone reportedUnder 10

None reported: Expelled with educational services, expelled without educational services, suspension extended pending a hearing, corporal punishment, change in placement.

Each student counts once per action.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall762835
Suspended out of school41.1% · 31341.7% · 348
Suspended in school16.0% · 12240.7% · 340
Expelled0.3% · 20.7% · 6
School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

835 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino40.0%
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White36.3%
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Black or African American20.8%
x
Asian0.0%
x
Two or More Races2.8%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 120159001767

District
Polk
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
835 students
Teachers (FTE)
46

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