For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,259 students in 33803, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33803, FL are Mi Escuela Montessori, Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy and Southwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33803 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33803, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33803, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mi Escuela Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2130 E Edgewood Dr, Ste 1
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 934-2780
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 934-2780
Gr: PK-7 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Gr: 6-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2815 Eden Pkwy
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2840
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2840
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2860
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2860
Gr: 6-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 33803, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33803, FL include Mi Escuela Montessori, Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy and Southwest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 33803?
4 public middle schools are located in 33803.
What is the racial composition of students in 33803?
33803 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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