BERKLEY ACCELERATED

Charter School 622 Students

Middle School 6th - 10th

School Overview

Berkley Accelerated Middle School (BAMS), located in Auburndale, Florida, is a public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Polk County Public Schools district, the institution is known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to an "accelerated" curriculum. The school emphasizes high standards for student achievement, aiming to prepare middle schoolers for the challenges of honors-level coursework and future high school success.

Beyond its academic focus, BAMS is recognized for maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere and a structured learning environment. The school prioritizes a strong partnership between educators, students, and families, fostering a culture of accountability and personal growth. By blending core curriculum requirements with a focus on critical thinking and college readiness, Berkley Accelerated Middle School serves as a specialized choice for families in the region looking for an intensive preparatory education within the public school system.

622

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BERKLEY ACCELERATED
Demographic	Student Count
White	421
Hispanic	145
Black	30
Asian	9
Two or More	14
American Indian	3

White
421 (67.7%)
Hispanic
145 (23.3%)
Black
30 (4.8%)
Two or More
14 (2.3%)
Asian
9 (1.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)984-2400
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/BAMS
Grade Range:	6th - 10th
Total Students:	622
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 6 157

Grade 7 155

Grade 8 142

Grade 9 95

Grade 10 73