Serving 987 students in grades 6-8, Piedmont Lakes Middle 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 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 987 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Piedmont Lakes Middle School's student population of 987 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
987 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Piedmont Lakes Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piedmont Lakes Middle School is 0.66, 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
#2560 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
48%
36%
Black
29%
21%
White
19%
36%
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
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piedmont Lakes Middle School's ranking?
Piedmont Lakes Middle School is ranked #2560 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Piedmont Lakes Middle School often compared to?
Piedmont Lakes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wolf Lake Middle School, Apopka Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Piedmont Lakes Middle School?
987 students attend Piedmont Lakes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Piedmont Lakes Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 19% 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 Piedmont Lakes Middle School?
Piedmont Lakes Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Piedmont Lakes Middle School offer ?
Piedmont Lakes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Piedmont Lakes Middle School part of?
Piedmont Lakes Middle School is part of Orange School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
End of Fourth Marking Period / Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 9/9/2017
Piedmont is a great school full of a lot of opportunities. While I was there, I got the best support from all of the teachers there. Piedmont is the way to go!
2 9/12/2011
This school is stressful and overwhelming, and I'm a straight A student, I'm not easily overwhelmed. Many horrible students, not friendly at all, and the school's a mess, a lot of the teachers are just mean.
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