Lake Gibson Middle School

Middle school, grades 6-8, Polk County Public Schools, Polk County, Florida.

Students

1,149 (2024-25)

Students by group

42.2% White, 33.7% Hispanic, 19.1% Black, 2.4% two or more races, 2.0% Asian, 0.5% Pacific Islander or American Indian students (2024-25)

Economically disadvantaged

100.0% of students (2025-26)

Florida school grade (A-F)

C (2025-26)

FAST and B.E.S.T.: Level 3 or above

40% (2025-26)

Chronically absent

41.2% of students (2025-26)

Part of Polk County Public Schools.

Sources

• NCES Common Core of Data and EDGE school locations, National Center for Education Statistics
• Lunch status by school, 2025-26, Florida Department of Education
• English language learners by school, 2025-26, Florida Department of Education
• Florida school grades, Florida Department of Education
• FAST and B.E.S.T. assessment results by school, Spring 2026, Florida Department of Education
• Students absent 21 or more days and absent 10% or more, 2024-25, Florida Department of Education
• Student discipline data by school, 2024-25, Florida Department of Education