SHELLEY S. BOONE MIDDLE SCHOOL

1,329 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Shelley S. Boone Middle School, located in Haines City, Florida, is a public middle school serving students in the Polk County School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of essential life skills. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty and staff work to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, collaboration, and character education.

Beyond the core academic subjects, Shelley S. Boone Middle School provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and student organizations, designed to help students explore their interests and build community. The school emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Haines City community to support student success. Through its ongoing initiatives and dedication to student achievement, the school aims to cultivate a supportive culture where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

1,329

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHELLEY S. BOONE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	773
Black	372
Asian	14
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
773 (58.2%)
Black
372 (28.0%)
White
149 (11.2%)
Asian
14 (1.1%)
Two or More
12 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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)421-3302
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/boonemiddle
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	860
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 6 328

Grade 7 432

Grade 8 569