Enrollment
566
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winter Haven, FL
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Jewett Middle Academy Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120159001739
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Winter Haven · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet has class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jewett Middle Academy Magnet ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Winter Haven, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jewett Middle Academy Magnet compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jewett Middle Academy Magnet
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet is a mid-sized middle school in Winter Haven, Florida, enrolling 566 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 566 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 722 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #151.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students) and Davenport High School (2,731 students) alongside Jewett Middle Academy Magnet.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jewett Middle Academy Magnet compares
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Florida - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 35.0%
African American 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Jewett Middle Academy Magnet is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Polk, which includes Jewett Middle Academy Magnet.
$11,454
Per student
+3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 43.8%
Federal 21.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jewett Middle Academy Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jewett Middle Academy Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,731
- Students per teacher
- 32.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,632
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~566 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jewett Middle Academy Magnet
How many students attend Jewett Middle Academy Magnet?
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet has 566 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winter Haven, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jewett Middle Academy Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Jewett Middle Academy Magnet is 18.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jewett Middle Academy Magnet?
46.1% of students at Jewett Middle Academy Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jewett Middle Academy Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Jewett Middle Academy Magnet is White at 35.0% of enrollment, in Winter Haven, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jewett Middle Academy Magnet?
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jewett Middle Academy Magnet rank among middle schools in Winter Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Jewett Middle Academy Magnet ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Winter Haven, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Winter Haven on the city page.
Is Jewett Middle Academy Magnet a good school?
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Jewett Middle Academy Magnet, Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), Davenport High School (2,731 students), and Winter Haven Senior High School (2,648 students). See the Polk district page for the complete list.
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