Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 33830

10 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Bartow

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Polk County Sheriff's Central Center
Grades 7–12 Alternative · Polk
0.6 mi
10%
−26 vs state · 2024-25
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40%
−29 vs state · 2024-25
Not enough years of data 7% 39% 45 Black 62%
Union Academy
Grades 6–8 · Polk
1.3 mi
64%
+5 vs state
76%
+14 vs state
68%
+16 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 67% in 2022-23 → 69% in 2025-26 49% 9% 382 White 52%
Bartow Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Polk
1.7 mi
38%
−20 vs state
46%
−15 vs state
36%
−16 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 34% in 2022-23 → 40% in 2025-26 71% 24% 881 White 43%
Compass Middle Charter School
Grades 5–8 Charter Alternative · Polk
1.7 mi
15%
−44 vs state
28%
−33 vs state
12%
−45 vs state
9% Average of math, English and science: 9% in 2022-23 → 18% in 2025-26 87% 14% 168 Hispanic 43%
Bartow Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · Polk
1.9 mi
33%
−5 vs state
54%
−6 vs state
64%
−7 vs state
9% Average of math, English and science: 41% in 2022-23 → 50% in 2025-26 58% 16% 2,276 White 41%
Floral Avenue Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Polk
2.0 mi
47%
−18 vs state
37%
−23 vs state
52%
−8 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 41% in 2022-23 → 45% in 2025-26 71% 21% 585 White 48%
Hospital Homebound
Grades PK–12 Special education · Polk
2.1 mi
20%
−30 vs state · 2023-24
46%
−15 vs state
15%
−30 vs state · 2023-24
20% Average of math, English and science: 26% in 2022-23 → 46% in 2025-26 2% — 151 White 44%
Bartow Elementary Academy
Grades K–5 · Polk
2.1 mi
73%
+8 vs state
73%
+13 vs state
66%
+6 vs state
12% Average of math, English and science: 59% in 2022-23 → 71% in 2025-26 49% 9% 524 White 51%
Gause Academy of Leadership
Grades 6–12 Alternative · Polk
3.2 mi
0%
−61 vs state
25%
−35 vs state
9%
−43 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 10% in 2022-23 → 13% in 2025-26 91% 23% 97 White 37%
James E. Stephens Academy
Grades PK–5 · Polk
3.5 mi
66%
+2 vs state
59%
−2 vs state
59%
−1 vs state
31% Average of math, English and science: 30% in 2022-23 → 61% in 2025-26 79% 23% 336 Black 41%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).