JEWETT MIDDLE ACADEMY MAGNET

601 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD NE
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881

566 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jewett Middle Academy Magnet, located in Winter Haven, Florida, is a specialized educational institution within the Polk County Public Schools district. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer a unique, rigorous academic experience that focuses on preparing students for high school success and beyond. The academy is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a structured learning environment that encourages students to pursue interests in advanced coursework and specialized programs not always available in traditional middle schools.

Beyond its academic focus, Jewett Middle Academy emphasizes character development and student engagement. The school community works to cultivate a supportive culture that values diversity and personal growth, often integrating technology and innovative teaching methods to meet the needs of a modern student body. By bridging the gap between middle school and the more demanding expectations of collegiate and professional pathways, Jewett serves as a vital hub for students in Winter Haven who are motivated to challenge themselves and excel in their middle school years.

566

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEWETT MIDDLE ACADEMY MAGNET
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	133
Black	194
Asian	22
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
198 (35.0%)
Black
194 (34.3%)
Hispanic
133 (23.5%)
Asian
22 (3.9%)
Two or More
17 (3.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)291-5320
Website:	http://jewettacademymagnet.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	330
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 6 193

Grade 7 181

Grade 8 192