For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,118 students in 33809, FL.
The top ranked public middle school in 33809, FL is Lake Gibson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 33809 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33809, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33809, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Gibson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6901 Socrum Loop Rd N
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6151
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6151
Grades: 6-8
| 1,118 students
33809, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lake Gibson Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7007 N Socrum Loop Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6100
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 33809, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 33809, FL include Lake Gibson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 33809?
1 public middle schools are located in 33809.
What is the racial composition of students in 33809?
33809 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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