DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL

738 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Denison Middle School, located in Winter Haven, Florida, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Polk County Public Schools district. Situated on Avenue A SE, the school functions as a central educational hub for the local community, emphasizing a standard middle-level curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The school environment typically focuses on academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of foundational skills necessary for success in secondary education.

Beyond its core academic program, Denison Middle School engages with its student body through various extracurricular activities and support services aimed at fostering a well-rounded school experience. As part of the larger Polk County school system, the institution adheres to district-wide standards for instruction and student performance. Families and community members often utilize the school’s official website to stay informed about calendar events, academic policies, and opportunities for parental involvement in school initiatives.

738

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	299
Black	252
Asian	8
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
299 (40.5 %)
Black
252 (34.1 %)
White
156 (21.1 %)
Two or More
21 (2.8 %)
Asian
8 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
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)291-5353
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/denisonmiddle
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	738
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	516
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 6 229

Grade 7 241

Grade 8 268