Polk School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 170 public schools serving 114,483 students in Polk School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Polk School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Polk School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 75% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
# American Indian Students
251 Students
7,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,757 Students
80,978 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
47,036 Students
1,043,301 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
37%
# Black Students
23,227 Students
600,798 Students
% Black Students
20%
21%
# White Students
38,905 Students
1,013,403 Students
% White Students
34%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
181 Students
5,036 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,126 Students
117,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,609
63,106
# Students in K Grade:
8,265
198,257
# Students in 1st Grade:
8,474
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8,371
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9,564
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,425
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
8,380
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
9,031
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
8,558
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
8,788
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
9,928
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
9,149
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
8,374
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,567
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,360 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,314 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Polk School District manages 170 public schools serving 114,483 students.
What is the rank of Polk School District?
Polk School District is ranked #62 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Polk School District?
41% of Polk School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Polk School District?
Polk School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Polk School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,314 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 170 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 114,483 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 78% (Btm 50% in FL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
