CRYSTAL LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

2410 CRYSTAL LAKE DR N
LAKELAND, FL 33801

949 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Crystal Lake Middle School, located in Lakeland, Florida, is a public educational institution serving students within the Polk County Public Schools district. Situated at 2410 Crystal Lake Dr N, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement and personal growth. As part of a larger district-wide effort, the school emphasizes preparing middle-grade students for the transition to high school by providing a balanced curriculum that addresses core academic subjects while encouraging extracurricular engagement.

The school’s website reflects its integration into the Polk County educational system, serving as a hub for parents and students to access essential resources, including school calendars, academic policies, and information on student services. By maintaining a focus on community and structured learning, Crystal Lake Middle School aims to support the diverse needs of its student population in Lakeland, ensuring that each learner is equipped with the necessary skills to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

949

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CRYSTAL LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	434
Black	184
Asian	9
Two or More	38
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
434 (45.7 %)
White
278 (29.3 %)
Black
184 (19.4 %)
Two or More
38 (4.0 %)
Asian
9 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)499-2970
Website:	http://www.polk-fl.net/clms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	949
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	626
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 6 334

Grade 7 286

Grade 8 329

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CRYSTAL LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	334
Grade 7	286
Grade 8	329

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CRYSTAL LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	432	45.5%
Male	517	54.5%

Middle School 6th - 10th