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Polk Middle

2001 KELLY BLVD, CARROLLTON, TX, 75006

Ranked 3486 of 5501 in Texas

Top schools in Carrollton
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Polk Middle

2001 KELLY BLVD, CARROLLTON, TX, 75006

Ranked 3486 of 5501 in Texas

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About Polk Middle

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 34%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 34% in Math and 42% in Reading.
76
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
949
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 8.96%
Asian 2.63%
Hispanic 63.75%
Black 20.02%
Two+ Races 4.64%
Native Am. 0%
White
8.96%
Asian
2.63%
Hispanic
63.75%
Black
20.02%
Two+ Races
4.64%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 949
48.37%
459 Female
51.63%
490 Male

Student Population

949 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

318 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Polk Middle Contact Information

Address

2001 KELLY BLVD, CARROLLTON, TX, 75006

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Phone

(972) 968-4600

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TOP 3486 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Polk Middle

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

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: 8:10 AM - 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 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

The 4th Annual Entrepreneurship Marketplace was held at Ted Polk Middle School in February 2026. Students made things and set up small stalls where they sold them to people who lived nearby. They helped plan what to make, set prices, and talk to people who came to the event about their ideas. Many students also handled simple money transactions and answered questions about the things they sold. The event let them break up their normal classroom routine and do something useful. It also lets them work on their own and be in charge of their ideas from start to finish.

FAQ

Q1. What do students usually start working on at the beginning of class at Polk Middle School in Carrollton?

Ans. Students at Polk Middle School in Carrollton often begin with a short written activity that reviews earlier lessons and prepares them for new topics.

Q2. What do student notebooks typically include at Polk Middle School in Carrollton?

Ans. Notebooks at Polk Middle School in Carrollton usually have dated notes, worked examples, and practice questions for revision.

Q3. What do students do during reading activities at Polk Middle School in Carrollton?

Ans. During reading tasks at Polk Middle School in Carrollton, students highlight key points, make notes, and answer questions alongside the text.

Q4. What happens when teachers review answers at Polk Middle School in Carrollton?

Ans. Students at Polk Middle School in Carrollton check their work, correct mistakes, and update their answers based on the explanation.

Q5. How do lessons usually end at Polk Middle School in Carrollton?

Ans. At Polk Middle School in Carrollton, lessons often end with a short recap activity or written response to review what was learned.

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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