LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the POLK school district, located in LAKELAND, FL with about 1,256 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 69 teachers, LAKE GIBSON 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.
LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in Lakeland, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Polk County Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school. The campus environment emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work to engage students through a variety of core subjects, elective programs, and extracurricular activities that cater to diverse interests and learning styles.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is committed to building a strong sense of community and school pride among its student body. The school leverages its official website as a primary communication hub to keep families informed about academic resources, athletic schedules, and upcoming events. By prioritizing student development and parental involvement, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that helps its students transition successfully into their teenage years and beyond.
For more information, contact LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL at (863) 853-6151 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAKELAND, FL 33809-4103
(863) 853-6151
http://www.lakegibsonmiddle.com/
LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAKELAND, FL with about 1,256 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POLK
- Total Students:
- 1,256
- Teachers:
- 69
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,256 students
- White
- 48.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.8%
- Black or African American
- 19.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
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.