Serving 1,090 students in grades 6-8, Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School 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 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,090 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School's student population of 1,090 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,090 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3402 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
39%
37%
Black
18%
21%
White
39%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School's ranking?
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School is ranked #3402 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School often compared to?
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School?
1,090 students attend Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School?
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What grades does Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School offer ?
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School part of?
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School is part of Polk School District.
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Great school for children who needs improvement in their learning skills, great activities for children to participate and what I can say about the level of parent involve in school, I'm not sure, just because I'm new to this school, what I can say about this school is the fast respond and children care is excellent expecially with the couselor and the parent communication is excellent, great school....
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