How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lakeland Highlands Middle School | Mulberry Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Mulberry, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,118 | 1,058 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.3:1 | 23:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.4% | 74.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lakeland Highlands Middle School | Mulberry 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 | Lakeland Highlands Middle School | Mulberry Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.6% | 37.0% |
| African American | 15.2% | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.6% | 51.5% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.9% | 2.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lakeland Highlands Middle School | Mulberry Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 391:1 | 381:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.6% | 39.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 255 |
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.