DUNDEE RIDGE MIDDLE ACADEMY

773 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dundee Ridge Middle Academy, located in Dundee, Florida, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Polk County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that focuses on preparing students for high school success while fostering personal development. Their curriculum typically includes core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside a variety of elective options designed to engage students’ diverse interests and talents.

The academy emphasizes a supportive school culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, sports, and community engagement. By leveraging its resources and staff, Dundee Ridge Middle Academy aims to create a safe, inclusive learning space that promotes critical thinking and student achievement. For families seeking specific information regarding school policies, calendar updates, or academic programs, the school maintains an official presence through the Polk County Public Schools website.

773

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DUNDEE RIDGE MIDDLE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	466
Black	138
Asian	2
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
466 (60.3 %)
White
152 (19.7 %)
Black
138 (17.9 %)
Two or More
12 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

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)419-3088
Website:	http://dra.polk-fl.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	773
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	522
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 6 270

Grade 7 252

Grade 8 251