Serving 85 students in grades 6-12, Bill Duncan Opportunity Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center's student population of 85 students has grown by 174% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
You are the choices that you make.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bill Duncan Opportunity Center is 0.66, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
43%
21%
White
38%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bill Duncan Opportunity Center often compared to?
Bill Duncan Opportunity Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Bartow Middle School, Berkley Accelerated by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bill Duncan Opportunity Center?
The graduation rate of Bill Duncan Opportunity Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bill Duncan Opportunity Center?
85 students attend Bill Duncan Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Bill Duncan Opportunity Center students are Black, 38% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bill Duncan Opportunity Center?
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bill Duncan Opportunity Center offer ?
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bill Duncan Opportunity Center part of?
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center is part of Polk School District.
School Reviews
2 3/30/2010
THEY NEED TO SHUT THIS PLACE DOWN. IT IS THE REASON WHY I HAD TO DROP OUT OF SCHOOL. THE TEACHERS ARE ONLY THERE FOR THE MONEY. IT'S THE WORST SCHOOL IN POLK COUNTY.
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