DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL

DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the POLK school district, located in WINTER HAVEN, FL with about 848 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in Winter Haven, Florida, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Polk County Public Schools district. Situated on Avenue A SE, the school functions as a central educational hub for the local community, emphasizing a standard middle-level curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The school environment typically focuses on academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of foundational skills necessary for success in secondary education.

Beyond its core academic program, DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL engages with its student body through various extracurricular activities and support services aimed at fostering a well-rounded school experience. As part of the larger Polk County school system, the institution adheres to district-wide standards for instruction and student performance. Families and community members often utilize the school’s official website to stay informed about calendar events, academic policies, and opportunities for parental involvement in school initiatives.

For more information, contact DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL at (863) 291-5353 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 AVENUE A SE
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-3029
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DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WINTER HAVEN, FL with about 848 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
POLK
Total Students:
848
Teachers:
50
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 848 students

Black or African American
34.2%
Hispanic/Latino
32.2%
White
30.4%
Two or more races
1.8%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.