BARTOW MIDDLE SCHOOL

1,046 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bartow Middle School, located in Bartow, Florida, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Polk County Public Schools district. Situated on Clower Street, the school serves as a central educational hub for the local Bartow community. The institution focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school while fostering personal and social development during their formative adolescent years.

In addition to its core academic offerings, the school maintains an active presence in the district through its various extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and student organizations. By utilizing its official district website, the school keeps families informed about academic calendars, policies, and community events. As part of a large school district, Bartow Middle School is committed to district-wide standards for student achievement, faculty support, and the implementation of educational technology to enhance the overall learning experience for its diverse student body.

1,046

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARTOW MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	489
Hispanic	297
Black	217
Asian	5
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
489 (46.7 %)
Hispanic
297 (28.4 %)
Black
217 (20.7 %)
Two or More
35 (3.3 %)
Asian
5 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)534-7415
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/BMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,046
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	628
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 317

Grade 7 374

Grade 8 355