SLEEPY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL

1,090 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sleepy Hill Middle School, located at 2215 Sleepy Hill Rd in Lakeland, Florida, is a public middle school serving the Polk County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, catering to students during their critical middle school transition years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond while encouraging active participation in the local community.

In addition to its core academic programs, Sleepy Hill Middle School offers various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage students outside the classroom. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential information regarding school policies, events, and academic standards. As part of the Polk County school system, it emphasizes the importance of student achievement, faculty support, and parental involvement to create a well-rounded educational experience.

1,090

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SLEEPY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	487
Black	285
Asian	20
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

Hispanic
487 (44.7 %)
Black
285 (26.1 %)
White
260 (23.9 %)
Two or More
37 (3.4 %)
Asian
20 (1.8 %)
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)815-6577
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/shms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,090
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	679
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 6 396

Grade 7 356

Grade 8 338