LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

6901 SOCRUM LOOP RD N
LAKELAND, FL 33809

www.lakegibsonmiddle.com/

1,149 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lake Gibson Middle School, located in Lakeland, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Polk County Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school. The campus environment emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work to engage students through a variety of core subjects, elective programs, and extracurricular activities that cater to diverse interests and learning styles.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Lake Gibson Middle School is committed to building a strong sense of community and school pride among its student body. The school leverages its official website as a primary communication hub to keep families informed about academic resources, athletic schedules, and upcoming events. By prioritizing student development and parental involvement, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that helps its students transition successfully into their teenage years and beyond.

1,149

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	485
Hispanic	387
Black	220
Asian	23
Two or More	28
American Indian	6

White
485 (42.2%)
Hispanic
387 (33.7%)
Black
220 (19.1%)
Two or More
28 (2.4%)
Asian
23 (2.0%)
American Indian
6 (0.5%)

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)853-6151
Website:	http://www.lakegibsonmiddle.com/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	794
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 6 385

Grade 7 346

Grade 8 418