James W. Sikes Elementary School

James W. Sikes Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
2727 Shepherd Rd,  Lakeland, FL
Medulla Neighborhood
Polk County Public Schools
2.8
592 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Kerry Chapman
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
54%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.5%

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
6
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
18%
State Average
22%
Science
21%
State Average
26%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
732:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
47.8%
Hispanic
34.6%
Black
12.4%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 5 Reviews
1.0 other
4/18/2023
I used to go here but they kicked my out for no reason and I couldn't say bye to my friends and classmates. This was 3 years ago. And kids threw chairs sometimes when they got mad.
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5.0 parent
3/22/2020
9/10 Sikes is a great school. The ESE pre-K is a great program and Miss Minter is awesome! The staff is always welcoming & smiling anytime I am there.
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2.0 parent
5/29/2017
This school is terrible. The office staff are unfriendly. The principal is the worst, she is condescending in her attitude. We had several issues with a kindergarten teacher and second grade teacher. Spoke with the asst. principal she is the only nice person in the whole school. Apparently it is ok...
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5.0 parent
7/8/2013
Both my children started attending this school 2 years ago after having an awful experience at another school in Brandon. They love it and the teachers have been great. Never any issues with bullying or work. The office staff is pleasant and helpful. It a great school and the teacher s are wonderful...
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