Hiawassee Elementary School

6800 Hennepin Blvd
Orlando, FL 32818
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hiawassee Elementary School 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 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hiawassee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Hiawassee Elementary School's student population of 565 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
565 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hiawassee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hiawassee Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2850 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hiawassee Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hiawassee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hiawassee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hiawassee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hiawassee Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
83%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hiawassee Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hiawassee Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hiawassee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hiawassee Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Hiawassee Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hiawassee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hiawassee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hiawassee Elementary School's ranking?
Hiawassee Elementary School is ranked #2850 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hiawassee Elementary School often compared to?
Hiawassee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Lake Elementary School, West Oaks Elementary School, Lake Gem Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Hiawassee Elementary School?
565 students attend Hiawassee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hiawassee Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Hiawassee Elementary School?
Hiawassee Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hiawassee Elementary School offer ?
Hiawassee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hiawassee Elementary School part of?
Hiawassee Elementary School is part of Orange School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Presidents' Day/Teacher Non-Work Day Schools Closed/District Offices Open
February 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break Schools Closed/District Offices Open
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
End of Fourth Marking Period/ Last Day of School
May 28, 2025 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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