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DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
WINTER HAVEN, Florida · POLK
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students684
Student:Teacher24.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch75%
Title INo
DENISON
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
684
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
75%+26.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in WINTER HAVEN, Florida. The school enrolls 684 students. It is part of the POLK district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictPOLK
County12105
CityWINTER HAVEN
ZIP33880
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120159001727

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment684
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino38.5%
Black / African American1.1%
Asian36.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races2.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
38.5%
Black
1.1%
Asian
36.3%
Two+
2.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %75%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)