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Orange School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 107 public middle schools serving 85,963 students in Orange School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Florida.
Public Middle Schools in Orange School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
281 Schools
1,745 Schools
# Students
207,044 Students
1,042,011 Students
# Teachers
11,490 Teachers
54,708 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Orange School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
44%
38%
% Black
24%
21%
% White
24%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,491 is higher than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,650 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,802 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$2,627 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,491
$11,962
Spending / Student
$12,650
$11,615
Best Orange School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orlando Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1121 N Fern Creek Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Gr: 2-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2427 Lynx Ln
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Gr: 6-12 | 1,453 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Audubon Park School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Falcon Dr
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 317-5829
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 317-5829
Gr: PK-8 | 1,236 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Pinecrest Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8503 Daetwyler Dr
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 856-8359
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 856-8359
Gr: K-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Avalon Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13914 Mailer Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7839
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7839
Gr: 6-8 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Howard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 E Robinson St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 245-1780
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 245-1780
Gr: 6-8 | 1,124 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Bridgewater Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5600 Tiny Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 905-3710
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 905-3710
Gr: 6-8 | 1,184 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Hope Charter
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1550 E Crown Point Rd
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 656-4673
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 656-4673
Gr: K-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Blankner K-8
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 S Mills Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 245-1720
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 245-1720
Gr: PK-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Arbor Ridge K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 Logandale Dr
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 672-3110
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 672-3110
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Sunridge Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14955 Sunridge Blvd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-0794
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-0794
Gr: 6-8 | 1,158 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Cornerstone Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
906 Waltham Avenue
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 608-7171
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 608-7171
Gr: K-8 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Lake Nona Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13700 Narcoossee Rd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 956-8300
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 956-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,775 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Windy Ridge K-8
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3900 Beech Tree Dr
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 296-5100
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 296-5100
Gr: PK-8 | 1,172 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
Horizon West Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8200 Tattant Blvd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-3731
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-3731
Gr: 6-8 | 1,345 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1616.
Timber Springs Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16001 Timber Park Ln
Orlando, FL 32828
(321) 413-2201
Orlando, FL 32828
(321) 413-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 1,067 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1717.
Wedgefield School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3835 Bancroft Blvd
Orlando, FL 32833
(321) 413-2989
Orlando, FL 32833
(321) 413-2989
Gr: PK-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
Hunters Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13400 Town Loop Blvd
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 858-4620
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 858-4620
Gr: 6-8 | 1,112 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1919.
Water Spring Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10393 Seidel Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2020.
Innovation Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13950 Storey Park Blvd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 730-4670
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 730-4670
Gr: 6-8 | 1,318 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2121.
Maitland Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 N Thistle Ln
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 623-1462
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 623-1462
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2222.
Lake Eola Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 N Magnolia Ave
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-0900
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-0900
Gr: K-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2323.
Windermere High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5523 Winter Garden Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 347-0980
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 347-0980
Gr: 8-12 | 3,156 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2424.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Woodbury Rd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 384-1555
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 384-1555
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2525.
Glenridge Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2900 Upper Park Rd
Orlando, FL 32814
(407) 623-1415
Orlando, FL 32814
(407) 623-1415
Gr: 6-8 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2626.
Wolf Lake Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1725 W Ponkan Rd
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 464-3317
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 464-3317
Gr: 6-8 | 1,170 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2727.
Ocvs Virtual Franchise
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4000 Silver Star Rd
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 317-3327
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 317-3327
Gr: K-12 | 1,032 student Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2828.
Renaissance Charter School At Hunters Creek
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4140 Town Center Blvd
Orlando, FL 32837
(321) 206-3103
Orlando, FL 32837
(321) 206-3103
Gr: K-8 | 1,538 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Innovation Montessori Ocoee
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1644 N Lakewood Ave
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 654-2045
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 654-2045
Gr: K-12 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3030.
Pershing School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 E Pershing Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 858-3170
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 858-3170
Gr: K-8 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3131.
Gotha Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9155 Gotha Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 521-2360
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 521-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 1,028 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3232.
Odyssey Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9290 Lee Vista Blvd
Orlando, FL 32829
(407) 207-3850
Orlando, FL 32829
(407) 207-3850
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3333.
Lake Como School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2450 E Gore St
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 897-6420
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 897-6420
Gr: PK-8 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3434.
Corner Lake Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Chuluota Rd
Orlando, FL 32820
(407) 568-0510
Orlando, FL 32820
(407) 568-0510
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3535.
Pinecrest Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13993 Mailer Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 432-5441
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 432-5441
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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