Located on a tree-lined street in downtown Winter Haven, Denison Middle School is a public school with unique opportunities for driven and talented students. Established over 50 years ago, this school strives to provide its students with a diverse 21st century learning experience. Offering several specialized academics for children eager to explore a wealth of educational opportunities, Denison Middle School offers many professional tracks to help students get a headstart in training for various careers. Whether they dive into app development, engineering, tv production, culinary arts or pre-medical studies, students can obtain the skills and training necessary to move on to further specialized study at local high schools.
Children interested in pursuing their creative passions can also enroll in the school’s Fine Arts Pre-Academy, where they can hone their talents in visual arts, theater, chorus or the school’s award-winning orchestra.
As the first middle school in Polk County to offer a curriculum affiliated with the University of Cambridge, Denison Middle School encourages advanced students to dive deeply into subjects and apply critical thinking skills for problem-solving with a global perspective. Those participating in this Cambridge Lower Secondary program are prepared for success in Cambridge AICE, International Baccalaureate (IB), Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement courses in high school.
With programs that cater to nearly every ability and talent, Denison Middle School is the ideal launching pad for students seeking to channel their talents and passions into fulfilling and impactful career paths.
Denison Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
400 Avenue A Ave SE,
Winter Haven, FL
Polk County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Terri Christian
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
28%
Niche Grade
C
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
20%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
46%
State Average
22%
Science
49%
State Average
26%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
316:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
Hispanic
40.5%
Black
34.1%
White
21.1%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/14/2024
food was gross, administration was horrible, kids like to do drugs in the bathroom, and want to date so bad.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/24/2025
I currently go to Denison middle school as an 8th grader and I’ve been going there since 6th grade. It is scary there, like, almost terrifying. People hotbox the bathroom, sell weed, fight constantly for no reason, and half the teachers don’t help their students when they need help. Also, the princi...
2/7/2025
Best school ever the teachers are nice the admins are Cool.
12/31/2024
This school is so bad it’s actually insane. I couldn’t go a day without worrying someone was gonna bully me, I was often bullied because of my mental illnesses that i obviously can’t control. There were fights almost daily and the teachers would usually do nothing at all to stop it. A few teachers j...
12/30/2024
Horrible - nothing but bullies - staff can’t communicate.
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Attendance Zone
About Downtown Winter Haven
List Price Range
$100K - $899K
Homes For Sale
79
Average Home Value
$258,768
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
54%
Household Income
$68,503
% of College Grads
18.8%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,694 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
66.2%
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