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Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred vs. Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence

Should you attend Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred or Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred
1000 Buena Vista Dr N
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence
800 4th St S
Lake Wales, FL 33853
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 911 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 666 students in grades 6-10, Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-10
Total Students
911 students
666 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Polk School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Polk School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2136 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#3247 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
23%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence by grade.
Grade 6 Students
359
148
Grade 7 Students
314
145
Grade 8 Students
238
149
Grade 9 Students
-
136
Grade 10 Students
-
88

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
48%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
17%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
31%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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