School Address: 400 North Florida Ave Lakeland FL 33801
School District: Polk
County: Polk County
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Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is a public middle school located at 400 North Florida Avenue in Lakeland, Florida. Part of the Polk County Public Schools district, it serves students in grades 6 through 8. The school is named after Lawton Chiles, a former governor of Florida and a U.S. senator, and it places a strong emphasis on academic excellence and student development. The curriculum is designed to challenge students and prepare them for high school, offering a variety of programs including advanced coursework and electives in the arts, sciences, and technology. Lawton Chiles Middle Academy also focuses on promoting a positive and inclusive school culture with a range of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports to help engage students beyond the classroom. The school has a reputation for having dedicated staff and active parental involvement, contributing to a supportive educational environment.