CRYSTAL LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

2410 CRYSTAL LAKE DR N
LAKELAND, FL 33801

753 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Crystal Lake Middle School, located in Lakeland, Florida, is a public educational institution serving students within the Polk County Public Schools district. Situated at 2410 Crystal Lake Dr N, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement and personal growth. As part of a larger district-wide effort, the school emphasizes preparing middle-grade students for the transition to high school by providing a balanced curriculum that addresses core academic subjects while encouraging extracurricular engagement.

The school’s website reflects its integration into the Polk County educational system, serving as a hub for parents and students to access essential resources, including school calendars, academic policies, and information on student services. By maintaining a focus on community and structured learning, Crystal Lake Middle School aims to support the diverse needs of its student population in Lakeland, ensuring that each learner is equipped with the necessary skills to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

753

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CRYSTAL LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	310
Black	180
Asian	11
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
310 (41.2%)
White
213 (28.3%)
Black
180 (23.9%)
Two or More
34 (4.5%)
Asian
11 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7%)

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)499-2970
Website:	http://www.polk-fl.net/clms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	753
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	626
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 6 204

Grade 7 244

Grade 8 305