Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ucp Downtown Charter 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ucp Downtown Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ucp Downtown Charter's student population of 170 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ucp Downtown Charter 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 Ucp Downtown Charter is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3640 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
69%
37%
Black
15%
21%
White
12%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ucp Downtown Charter's ranking?
Ucp Downtown Charter is ranked #3640 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ucp Downtown Charter?
170 students attend Ucp Downtown Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Ucp Downtown Charter students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ucp Downtown Charter?
Ucp Downtown Charter has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ucp Downtown Charter offer ?
Ucp Downtown Charter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ucp Downtown Charter part of?
Ucp Downtown Charter is part of Orange School District.
In what neighborhood is Ucp Downtown Charter located?
Ucp Downtown Charter is located in the Dover Shores East neighborhood of Orlando, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Dover Shores East.
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