Wolf Lake Middle School

1725 W Ponkan Rd
Apopka, FL 32712
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,170 students in grades 6-8, Wolf Lake Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,170 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wolf Lake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Wolf Lake Middle School's student population of 1,170 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,170 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wolf Lake Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wolf Lake Middle School is 0.69, 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)
#1552 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
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60%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wolf Lake Middle 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.
49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wolf Lake Middle 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.
57%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wolf Lake Middle 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
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
29%
37%
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Black
40%
21%
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White
26%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Wolf Lake Middle 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
42%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wolf Lake Middle 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 Wolf Lake Middle School's ranking?
Wolf Lake Middle School is ranked #1552 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Wolf Lake Middle School often compared to?
Wolf Lake Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apopka Middle School, Piedmont Lakes Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Wolf Lake Middle School?
1,170 students attend Wolf Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Wolf Lake Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wolf Lake Middle School?
Wolf Lake Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wolf Lake Middle School offer ?
Wolf Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wolf Lake Middle School part of?
Wolf Lake Middle School is part of Orange School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
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)
First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,170 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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