Serving 764 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bay Meadows Elementary School 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 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bay Meadows Elementary serves the southwest part of Orlando, FL, covering an area of approximately 5.9 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 1.1 miles, with the furthest boundary reaching up to 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay Meadows Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bay Meadows Elementary School's student population of 764 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
764 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bay Meadows Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay Meadows Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#463 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
3%
Hispanic
27%
38%
Black
7%
21%
White
45%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Bay Meadows Elementary School is ranked #463 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bay Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
Bay Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sand Lake Elementary School, Dr. Phillips Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bay Meadows Elementary School?
764 students attend Bay Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bay Meadows Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bay Meadows Elementary School?
Bay Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bay Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Bay Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bay Meadows Elementary School part of?
Bay Meadows Elementary School is part of Orange School District.
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