Overview
MCLAUGHLIN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE is a public middle serving grades 6–10 in LAKE WALES, Florida. The school enrolls 758 students. It is part of the POLK district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.5:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–10
DistrictPOLK
County12105
CityLAKE WALES
ZIP33853
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120159001773
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment758
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino38.4%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian27.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %80%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)