Serving 713 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orlando Science Elementary Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orlando Science Elementary Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Orlando Science Elementary Charter's student population of 713 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
713 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orlando Science Elementary Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orlando Science Elementary Charter is 0.78, which is more 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
#514 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
29%
3%
Hispanic
21%
36%
Black
21%
21%
White
22%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orlando Science Elementary Charter's ranking?
Orlando Science Elementary Charter is ranked #514 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Orlando Science Elementary Charter?
713 students attend Orlando Science Elementary Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Orlando Science Elementary Charter students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orlando Science Elementary Charter?
Orlando Science Elementary Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Orlando Science Elementary Charter offer ?
Orlando Science Elementary Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Orlando Science Elementary Charter part of?
Orlando Science Elementary Charter is part of Orange School District.
In what neighborhood is Orlando Science Elementary Charter located?
Orlando Science Elementary Charter is located in the West Colonial neighborhood of Orlando, FL.
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