- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 120159001739 · Winter Haven, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 18.9:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haines City Se
Haines City Senior High School
3,105 students
- Davenport High
Davenport High School
2,731 students
- Winter Haven S
Winter Haven Senior High School
2,648 students
- Ridge Communit
Ridge Community High School
2,632 students
- George W. Jenk
George W. Jenkins Senior High
2,469 students
- This school 566
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet
566 students
What this shows Jewett Middle Academy Magnet reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jewett Middle Academy Magnet compares
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,747
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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.
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
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~566 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.