Serving 1,459 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bella Citta 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 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,459 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bella Citta's student population of 1,459 students has grown by 106% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,459 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
Bella Citta ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bella Citta is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2282 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
62%
38%
Black
20%
21%
White
15%
34%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bella Citta's ranking?
Bella Citta is ranked #2282 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bella Citta?
1,459 students attend Bella Citta.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bella Citta students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bella Citta?
Bella Citta has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bella Citta offer ?
Bella Citta offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bella Citta part of?
Bella Citta is part of Polk School District.
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