Serving 773 students in grades 6-8, Dundee Ridge Middle Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 773 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Dundee Ridge Middle Academy's student population of 773 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
773 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dundee Ridge Middle Academy is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1509 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
37%
Black
18%
21%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Dundee Ridge Middle Academy is ranked #1509 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dundee Ridge Middle Academy often compared to?
Dundee Ridge Middle Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Davenport School Of The Arts, Daniel Jenkins Academy Of Technology Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dundee Ridge Middle Academy?
773 students attend Dundee Ridge Middle Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Dundee Ridge Middle Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dundee Ridge Middle Academy?
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dundee Ridge Middle Academy offer ?
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dundee Ridge Middle Academy part of?
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy is part of Polk School District.
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