How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lake Gibson Middle School | Sleepy Hill Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Lakeland, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,149 | 886 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.7:1 | 20.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.1% | 76.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lake Gibson Middle School | Sleepy Hill Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,747 | $11,747 |
| District | Polk County Public Schools | Polk County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lake Gibson Middle School | Sleepy Hill Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.2% | 19.1% |
| African American | 19.1% | 24.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.7% | 51.8% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lake Gibson Middle School | Sleepy Hill Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 390:1 | 544:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.4% | 51.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 275 | 340 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.