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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 50% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
281 Schools
1,759 Schools
# Students
207,044 Students
1,045,971 Students
# Teachers
11,490 Teachers
54,904 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
# American Indian Students
408 Students
2,894 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9,975 Students
29,977 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
91,779 Students
403,139 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
39%
# Black Students
49,087 Students
216,558 Students
% Black Students
24%
21%
# White Students
49,315 Students
349,991 Students
% White Students
24%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
684 Students
1,867 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,796 Students
41,545 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3,862
6,792
# Students in K Grade:
13,686
38,136
# Students in 1st Grade:
14,296
39,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14,824
41,209
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15,531
42,503
# Students in 4th Grade:
15,697
42,675
# Students in 5th Grade:
14,958
42,561
# Students in 6th Grade:
15,234
201,754
# Students in 7th Grade:
16,425
223,611
# Students in 8th Grade:
15,601
218,800
# Students in 9th Grade:
16,459
37,600
# Students in 10th Grade:
17,087
38,348
# Students in 11th Grade:
16,332
35,011
# Students in 12th Grade:
17,052
37,082
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,491 is higher than the state median of $11,949. 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 $11,603. 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
$11,949
Spending / Student
$12,650
$11,603
Best Orange School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orlando Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | 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
Grades: 2-8
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2427 Lynx Ln
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Grades: 6-12
| 1,453 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-8
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Audubon Park School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Falcon Dr
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 317-5829
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 317-5829
Grades: PK-8
| 1,236 students
Rank: #55.
Howard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 E Robinson St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 245-1780
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 245-1780
Grades: 6-8
| 1,124 students
Rank: #66.
Hope Charter
Charter School
(Math: 78% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 410 students
Rank: #77.
Blankner K-8
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 S Mills Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 245-1720
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 245-1720
Grades: PK-8
| 802 students
Rank: #88.
Avalon Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13914 Mailer Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7839
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7839
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Rank: #99.
Bridgewater Middle School
(Math: 73% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,184 students
Rank: #1010.
Arbor Ridge K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 Logandale Dr
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 672-3110
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 672-3110
Grades: PK-8
| 773 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,158 students
Rank: #1212.
Lake Nona Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13700 Narcoossee Rd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 956-8300
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 956-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,775 students
Rank: #1313.
Cornerstone Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
906 Waltham Avenue
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 608-7171
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 608-7171
Grades: K-8
| 987 students
Rank: #1414.
Windy Ridge K-8
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 Beech Tree Dr
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 296-5100
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 296-5100
Grades: PK-8
| 1,172 students
Rank: #1515.
Horizon West Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8200 Tattant Blvd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-3731
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-3731
Grades: 6-8
| 1,345 students
Rank: #1616.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 967 students
Rank: #1717.
Hunters Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13400 Town Loop Blvd
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 858-4620
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 858-4620
Grades: 6-8
| 1,112 students
Rank: #1818.
Timber Springs Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16001 Timber Park Ln
Orlando, FL 32828
(321) 413-2201
Orlando, FL 32828
(321) 413-2201
Grades: 6-8
| 1,067 students
Rank: #1919.
Innovation Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13950 Storey Park Blvd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 730-4670
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 730-4670
Grades: 6-8
| 1,318 students
Rank: #2020.
Innovation Montessori Ocoee
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1644 N Lakewood Ave
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 654-2045
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 654-2045
Grades: K-12
| 926 students
Rank: #2121.
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
Grades: K-8
| 194 students
Rank: #2222.
Water Spring Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10393 Seidel Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #2323.
Maitland Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 N Thistle Ln
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 623-1462
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 623-1462
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #2424.
Ocvs Virtual Franchise
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4000 Silver Star Rd
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 317-3327
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 317-3327
Grades: K-12
| 1,032 students
Rank: #2525.
Windermere High School
(Math: 52% | 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
Grades: 8-12
| 3,156 students
Rank: #2626.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,069 students
Rank: #2727.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Woodbury Rd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 384-1555
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 384-1555
Grades: 6-8
| 787 students
Rank: #2828.
Renaissance Charter School At Hunters Creek
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4140 Town Center Blvd
Orlando, FL 32837
(321) 206-3103
Orlando, FL 32837
(321) 206-3103
Grades: K-8
| 1,538 students
Rank: #2929.
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
Grades: K-8
| 1,091 students
Rank: #3030.
Wolf Lake Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1725 W Ponkan Rd
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 464-3317
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 464-3317
Grades: 6-8
| 1,170 students
Rank: #3131.
Gotha Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9155 Gotha Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 521-2360
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 521-2360
Grades: 6-8
| 1,028 students
Rank: #3232.
Lake Como School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2450 E Gore St
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 897-6420
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 897-6420
Grades: PK-8
| 887 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Esteem Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12301 Warrior Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 521-2358
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 521-2358
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Amikids Orlando
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1461 S Lake Pleasant Rd
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 886-5405
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 886-5405
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
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