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Frostproof Middle/Senior High School

Public | 6-12 | 1052 students

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Posted March 19, 2009

One of the best: even there is no money for betterments, as in extracurriculum activities, drama, dancing, mimics, since the performances for this excellent teathre are unque and specials that we hardly can wait... Concert, stage dramas and alikes are the best ever to happen in this small community...Thank you 4 the tremendously good performances the almost profecionals ...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 18, 2009

I am a student here and this school is great! The teachers care about the students and the achievement levels if the students care, too. This is the best school in the county! To the person who said our school is dirty, horrible, etc, you're wrong! There's bullies in every school and it just happened that your son was targeted by the one here! I personally don't think there is a bullying problem here and I've been going here since sixth grade. Now I'm in eighth grade, almost ninth, and I have never saw a bullying problem. The acadmic area in this school is good, too. We recieve high test scores and the teachers prepare us well for the FCAT. This school is the best ever! -> Christa Jones
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 12, 2008

Frostproof is the best school I could sent my kids. Go Bulldogs!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2008

Frostproof High School is a great school. It is a safe place for children of all academic levels to learn. Teachers are cooperative and encouraging. They never give up on your child as long as the parents are also willing to be supportive. As a former student I might not have made it through these tough years if it wasn't for the teachers.


Posted March 9, 2008

First of all whoever wrote that disgrace of a comment about my school, needs to read this. Just because your kids were bullied by a low self-esteemed idoit does not mean that our school is dirty, smelly or horrible. I will have you know that i recieved a 6 (highest possible grade) on the writing part of FCAT last year thanks to my wonderful teachers & the advice of my principle. I do not appreciate ignorant people as yourself that go around blaming others for their mistakes. Yes some teachers are not as great but overall our school is one of the top schools i have attended. I would recommend this school to everone. Compared to schools that are in the rest of this country this school is a safe environment and a great place to learn. I am proud to be a bulldog! ------Fabiola Hernandez (freshman, 2011)
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 27, 2007

This is the cleanest, most well run school in Polk County. The principal and administrators circulate through every class every day. We have excellent parent involvement and great kids. One of the finest small schools in America.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 23, 2007

This school was probably the dirtiest, smelliest, most horribly run school I have ever seen in my life. The teachers seemed to care nothing of the students, along with the pricipals. I wouldn't recommend this school to ANYONE! My son was bullied the six months we lived there, and nothing was ever done about it by faculty. The last day we lived in that town I pulled both my kids out due to the disrespect from the pricipal towards me about my son. Let's just say this school has a long way to go until it is five star material.
—Submitted by so so, a parent


Posted August 14, 2007

THIS IS THE BEST SCHOOL EVER
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 9, 2005

FMSHS is a great school. 8th graders received a 4.0 on there Florida writes. FMSHS has a 14 to 1 student to teacher ratio. Us kids feel safe with the officer on duty all the time. As a student I would not chose any other schools to attend to.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 23, 2005

Frostproof Middle/Senior has quality academic programs. They have experienced teachers and a great administration. There are many opportunities for students to become involved. Parent involvement is very active.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted December 4, 2004

As a former student of this school - Frostproof was an amazing and safe environment. It had the best and newest facilities and is a great school!
—Submitted by Breanna Hogue, a former student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2012.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
46%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
30%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 58% in 2012.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
46%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

168 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

165 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2012.

165 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
47%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
44%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2012.

169 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "C".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "B".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "B".
  • In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "B".

About the tests


Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math. The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 59% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
32%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the End-of-Course Assessments (EOC) to test students in Algebra 1. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The Algebra 1 EOC has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 59% 46%
Hispanic 26% 25%
Black 12% 23%
Multiracial 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 33%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance and completion

  This school District averageState average
Graduation rate 81%N/A73%
Dropout rate 3%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 15N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 68%N/A65%
Master's degree 33%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 0%N/A1%
Other degree 0%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 2%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Video / Film production

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:05am
School end time
  • 2:15pm
School Leader's name
  • Mr. W. Kyle Windam
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
Fax number
  • (863) 635-7812

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Core knowledge
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Wrestling
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Video / Film production
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

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1000 Palm Ave N
Frostproof, FL 33843
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Phone: (863) 635-7809

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