School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,039
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.6:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida middle enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 580 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
625
DISCOVERY ACADEMY OF LAKE ALFRED: 1,039 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82th percentile
21.6:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about DISCOVERY ACADEMY OF LAKE ALFRED
DISCOVERY ACADEMY OF LAKE ALFRED is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in LAKE ALFRED. It is one of 160 current school records connected to POLK. NCES reports 1,039 students for 2024–25.
Among 580 middle schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 806.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.6:1, above 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (48.6%) and White (29.1%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking DISCOVERY ACADEMY OF LAKE ALFRED
- 1How do the reported 21.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 48 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?
- 3How are the school's 3 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.1%
- Hispanic48.6%
- Black17.6%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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