BERKLEY ACCELERATED MIDDLE SCHOOL
BERKLEY ACCELERATED MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the POLK school district, located in AUBURNDALE, FL with about 475 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 36 teachers, BERKLEY ACCELERATED MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
BERKLEY ACCELERATED MIDDLE SCHOOL (BAMS), located in Auburndale, Florida, is a public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Polk County Public Schools district, the institution is known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to an "accelerated" curriculum. The school emphasizes high standards for student achievement, aiming to prepare middle schoolers for the challenges of honors-level coursework and future high school success.
Beyond its academic focus, BAMS is recognized for maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere and a structured learning environment. The school prioritizes a strong partnership between educators, students, and families, fostering a culture of accountability and personal growth. By blending core curriculum requirements with a focus on critical thinking and college readiness, BERKLEY ACCELERATED MIDDLE SCHOOL serves as a specialized choice for families in the region looking for an intensive preparatory education within the public school system.
For more information, contact BERKLEY ACCELERATED MIDDLE SCHOOL at (863) 984-2400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AUBURNDALE, FL 33823-8493
(863) 984-2400
http://schools.polk-fl.net/BAMS
BERKLEY ACCELERATED MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in AUBURNDALE, FL with about 475 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
POLK DISTRICT OFFICE - District:
- POLK
- Total Students:
- 475
- Teachers:
- 36
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- 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 475 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BERKLEY ACCELERATED MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.9%
- Black or African American
- 7.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
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.