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Denison Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
400 Avenue A SE, Winter Haven, FL 33880 · (863) 291-5353 · Part of Polk County School District
Students
684
Students per teacher
24:1
Free or reduced lunch
75%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Denison Middle School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 24 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 27 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 24:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 8.4% since 2020
- Next stop for Wahneta kids: 16 high schools
On the path
Where Wahneta kids come from and go next.
PK–5Wahneta Elementary Schoolin Winter Haven
6–8Denison Middle SchoolYou are here
9–1216 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24%
State average 48%
Reading / language arts25%
State average 52.1%
Location
Directions ↗
400 Avenue A SE, Winter Haven
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6188
Grade 7230
Grade 8266
Enrollment over time
631’20
758’21
738’22
729’23
684’24
Up 8.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 39%Black 39%White 19%Two or more races 2%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.