Avon Park Middle School
School Overview
Avon Park Middle School is a public school located in Avon Park, Florida. It is a school in Highlands County School District district.
According to the Florida state assessment result, 42% of students are proficient in Math learning and 37% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 699 students through grade 6 to 8. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 40 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 699 students are attending Avon Park Middle School. By gender, there are 336 and 363 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Avon Park Middle School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 28 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 28 | 13 | 15 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 40 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Avon Park Middle School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. 82.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 40 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 40 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 12.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 5.0% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 350 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 41,740 Households |
| Population | 101,584 |
| Male | 50,361 |
| Female | 53,076 |
| Child Population | 24,150 |
| Total Housing Units | 55,791 Units |
| Average House Value | $108,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $816 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.50% |
| Average Household Income | $40,942 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.91% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Highlands
In Highlands, 25 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in AVON PARK, Florida
4 private schools are serving students in AVON PARK, Florida. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.