KATHLEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

821 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kathleen Middle School, located in Lakeland, Florida, is part of the Polk County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, elective opportunities, and the development of essential social and life skills. The campus aims to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic program, Kathleen Middle School focuses on engaging students through various extracurricular activities and athletics, which help promote school spirit and community involvement. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that students receive the resources and guidance necessary for success. By emphasizing both character development and academic excellence, Kathleen Middle School strives to empower its students to become productive, well-rounded members of their community.

821

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KATHLEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	333
Black	148
Asian	3
Two or More	23

Hispanic
333 (40.6 %)
White
314 (38.2 %)
Black
148 (18.0 %)
Two or More
23 (2.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)

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)853-6040
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/kathleenmiddle
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	821
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	594
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 6 303

Grade 7 247

Grade 8 271