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Lawton Chiles Middle Academy

400 FLORIDA AVE N, LAKELAND, FL, 33801

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 391 of 1675 in Florida

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Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Lawton Chiles Middle Academy

400 FLORIDA AVE N, LAKELAND, FL, 33801

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 391 of 1675 in Florida

See top schools in Lakeland

About Lawton Chiles Middle Academy

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 71%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 71% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
671
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 47.09%
Asian 6.56%
Hispanic 19.82%
Black 21.61%
Two+ Races 4.77%
Native Am. 0.15%
White
47.09%
Asian
6.56%
Hispanic
19.82%
Black
21.61%
Two+ Races
4.77%
Native Am.
0.15%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 671
44.71%
300 Female
55.29%
371 Male

Student Population

671 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

335 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Lawton Chiles Middle Academy Contact Information

Address

400 FLORIDA AVE N, LAKELAND, FL, 33801

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Phone

(863) 499-2742

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TOP 391 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lawton Chiles Middle Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Lawton Chiles Middle Academy was named a Top Magnet School of Excellence in 2026. This award shows that the school has great academic programs and a focus on new ways of learning. The award shows that the school is always working to give students interesting learning experiences and keep high standards in all subject areas. It also shows how the school helps students grow by offering well-planned academic programs.

FAQ

Q1. How are lessons delivered at Lawton Chiles Middle Academy?

Ans. Lawton Chiles Middle Academy uses guided instruction and step-by-step explanations to help students understand new topics.

Q2. What type of classwork do students complete at Lawton Chiles Middle Academy?

Ans. Students complete written work, practice exercises, and subject-based assignments during class time.

Q3. How do teachers support learning at Lawton Chiles Middle Academy?

Ans. Teachers provide help during lessons, give feedback, and guide students through their work.

Q4. How do students stay involved during lessons at Lawton Chiles Middle Academy?

Ans. Students take part in activities, answer questions, and engage in classroom discussions.

Q5. How does Lawton Chiles Middle Academy help students stay organized?

Ans. The school follows a clear routine that helps students manage their work and stay prepared for each class.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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