Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is an urban magnet school dedicated to acceleration, innovation and diversity. School's themes include STEM and International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme.The school is operated by the Office of Acceleration and Innovation within the Polk County Public School DistrictThis is the first fab lab in Polk District schools and will offer classes for middle school students in grades 6-8, beginning in August 2015. The lab integrates 3D printing, milling , laser cutting and design. The lab will open to community this fall.