At a glance
Reported students
622
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida middle enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 579 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
625
Berkley Accelerated: 622 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
20.1:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 479
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about Berkley Accelerated
Berkley Accelerated is a public middle school serving grades 06–10 in Auburndale. It is one of 160 current school records connected to Polk. NCES reports 622 students for 2024–25.
Among 579 middle schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 808 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.1:1, close to the Florida median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.3%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Berkley Accelerated
- 1How do the reported 20.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.7%
- Hispanic23.3%
- Black4.8%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Polk
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bok Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
640 reported students
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet
Middle · Grades 06–08
566 reported students
Denison Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
684 reported students
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
704 reported students
Westwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
712 reported students
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
725 reported students
Public schools near Berkley Accelerated
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jere L. Stambaugh Middle Middle · Polk | 06–08 | 1,013 | 5.3 mi |
| Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred Middle · Charter · Polk | 06–08 | 1,039 | 6.1 mi |
| Lake Alfred Polytech Academy Middle · Polk | 06–08 | 734 | 6.2 mi |
| Lake Gibson Middle School Middle · Polk | 06–08 | 1,149 | 8.2 mi |
| Westwood Middle School Middle · Polk | 06–08 | 712 | 8.2 mi |
| Jewett Middle Academy Magnet Middle · Polk | 06–08 | 566 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Berkley Accelerated
What grades does Berkley Accelerated serve?
Berkley Accelerated reports grades 06–10 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Polk.
How many students attend Berkley Accelerated?
Berkley Accelerated reported 622 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 579 Florida middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 479 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Berkley Accelerated?
The calculated ratio is 20.1:1, based on 622 students and 31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Berkley Accelerated a public, charter, or magnet school?
Berkley Accelerated is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Berkley Accelerated students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Berkley Accelerated in?
Berkley Accelerated is part of Polk, based in Bartow, FL, which operates 160 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Berkley Accelerated?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jere L. Stambaugh Middle (5.3 mi), Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred (6.1 mi), Lake Alfred Polytech Academy (6.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.