For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 940 students in 33803, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 33803, FL are Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy, Southwest Middle School and Bill Duncan Opportunity Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33803 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33803, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33803, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2815 Eden Pkwy
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2840
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2840
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #33.
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2860
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2860
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
33803, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3425 New Jersey Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 619-7170
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 619-7170
Grades: K-8
| 147 students
Expulsion Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3225 Winter Lake Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2728
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2728
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 33803, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 33803, FL include Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy, Southwest Middle School and Bill Duncan Opportunity Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 33803?
3 public middle schools are located in 33803.
What is the racial composition of students in 33803?
33803 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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