D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Philip O'brien Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1225 LIME ST E, Lakeland, FL 33801
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in Florida
Growth
D
Students gain 0.67 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 17th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
633
Students
enrolled
19.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%6/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%17/100Students gain 0.67 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.72 in 2009–19; 20th percentile in Florida (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 80% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −11 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (−19 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency31% (−15 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%47%reading -20 pts, math -20 pts17th percentile (list)
Black17%22%reading -18 pts, math -11 pts8th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%17%reading -27 pts, math -31 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income27%27%reading -16 pts, math -15 pts12th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1225 LIME ST E
City Lakeland
ZIP Code 33801
District 1201590
NCES School ID 120159001713
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 33801

Understanding the community around Philip O'brien Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,932
Per Capita Income $20,815
Poverty Rate 20.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%
High School or Higher 84.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $123,300
Median Rent $1,024
Owner-Occupied 48.5%
Renter-Occupied 51.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Philip O'brien Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 34.3%
White 31.4%
Black 27.8%
Two or More Races 5.5%
Asian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 633
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Philip O'brien Elementary School?
Philip O'brien Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Philip O'brien Elementary School?
Philip O'brien Elementary School has 633 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.2:1.
What grades does Philip O'brien Elementary School serve?
Philip O'brien Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Philip O'brien Elementary School receive per student?
Philip O'brien Elementary School receives $12,580 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Philip O'brien Elementary School in 33801 ▼
Avg Home Value
$233,648
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,514
1-Year Change
+0.7%
% Renters
51.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026