MULBERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL

MULBERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the POLK school district, located in MULBERRY, FL with about 1,160 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 64 teachers, MULBERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

MULBERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in Mulberry, Florida, serves as a key educational institution within the Polk County Public Schools district. Situated on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement for its adolescent student population. As a middle school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, offering a curriculum designed to transition learners from elementary instruction to the more rigorous demands of high school.

Beyond its core academic program, MULBERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that includes opportunities for extracurricular involvement and social development. The school utilizes its official district website to keep families informed about academic calendars, faculty resources, and district-wide policies. By maintaining a focus on student support and educational standards, MULBERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL strives to prepare its pupils to become responsible citizens and successful lifelong learners within the broader Polk County community.

For more information, contact MULBERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL at (863) 701-1066 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 DR MLK JR AVE SE
MULBERRY, FL 33860-3144
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MULBERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MULBERRY, FL with about 1,160 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
POLK
Total Students:
1,160
Teachers:
64
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 1,160 students

White
45.2%
Hispanic/Latino
41.9%
Black or African American
9.6%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.