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Orange School District

445 W Amelia St
Orlando, FL 32801-1129
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (407) 317-3200
www.ocps.net

Top Rankings

Orange School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 282 public schools serving 207,044 students in Orange School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Orange School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
281 Schools
4,272 Schools
# Students
207,044 Students
2,871,617 Students
# Teachers
11,490 Teachers
155,327 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Orange School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (FL)
#38 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Orange School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Orange School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Orange School District 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.
54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Orange School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Orange School District and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.70
# American Indian Students
408 Students
7,127 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9,975 Students
82,684 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
91,779 Students
1,067,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
37%
# Black Students
49,087 Students
599,852 Students
% Black Students
24%
21%
# White Students
49,315 Students
988,678 Students
% White Students
24%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
684 Students
4,961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,796 Students
120,797 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
3,862
65,492
# Students in K Grade:
13,686
195,805
# Students in 1st Grade:
14,296
204,872
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14,824
211,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15,531
217,908
# Students in 4th Grade:
15,697
214,300
# Students in 5th Grade:
14,958
205,644
# Students in 6th Grade:
15,234
210,929
# Students in 7th Grade:
16,425
223,117
# Students in 8th Grade:
15,601
218,377
# Students in 9th Grade:
16,459
233,011
# Students in 10th Grade:
17,087
236,046
# Students in 11th Grade:
16,332
221,011
# Students in 12th Grade:
17,052
213,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,491 is higher than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,650 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$2,802 MM
$34,349 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Orange School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$2,627 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart displays total spending of Orange School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,491
$11,962
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Orange School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,650
$11,615
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Orange School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Orange School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orlando Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1121 N Fern Creek Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Grades: 2-8
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Dommerich Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
601 N Thistle Ln
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 623-1407
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Whispering Oak Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15300 Stoneybrook West Pkwy
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-7773
Grades: PK-5
| 803 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Windermere Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11125 Park Ave
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 876-7520
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #55.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1010 E Concord St
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 245-1770
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #66.
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2427 Lynx Ln
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Grades: 6-12
| 1,453 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1351 Windermere Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 877-8888
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #88.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6255 New Independence Pkwy
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 217-7727
Grades: K-5
| 879 students
Rank: #99.
Laureate Park Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7800 Laureate Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 730-8730
Grades: PK-5
| 1,162 students
Rank: #1010.
Avalon Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13500 Tanja King Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-3825
Grades: K-5
| 579 students
Rank: #1111.
Orlando Science Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2611 Technology Dr
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 299-6595
Grades: K-5
| 717 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Northlake Park Community Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9055 Northlake Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 852-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Pinecrest Academy Avalon
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6340 Sunset
Miami, FL 33143
(407) 432-5441
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Rank: #1414.
Thornebrooke Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
601 Thornebrooke Dr
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 909-1301
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #1515.
Keenes Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5240 Keenes Pheasant Dr
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 654-1351
Grades: PK-5
| 1,014 students
Rank: #1616.
Stone Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15200 Stoneybrook Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7793
Grades: K-5
| 628 students
Rank: #1717.
Summerlake Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15450 Porter Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Grades: K-5
| 771 students
Rank: #1818.
Baldwin Park Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1750 Common Way Rd
Orlando, FL 32814
(407) 897-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 774 students
Rank: #1919.
Pinecrest Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8503 Daetwyler Dr
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 856-8359
Grades: K-8
| 292 students
Rank: #2020.
Audubon Park School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 Falcon Dr
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 317-5829
Grades: PK-8
| 1,236 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Howard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 E Robinson St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 245-1780
Grades: 6-8
| 1,124 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Lone Palm Rd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 384-1585
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #2323.
Hope Charter
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1550 E Crown Point Rd
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 656-4673
Grades: K-8
| 410 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Eagle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10025 Eagle Creek Sanctuary Bl
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 930-5592
Grades: PK-5
| 841 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Timber Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2149 Crown Hill Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 249-6177
Grades: K-5
| 683 students
Rank: #2626.
Blankner K-8
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2500 S Mills Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 245-1720
Grades: PK-8
| 802 students
Rank: #2727.
Avalon Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13914 Mailer Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7839
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Rank: #2828.
Westbrooke Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Tomyn Blvd
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 656-6228
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Rank: #2929.
Moss Park Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9301 N Shore Golf Club Blvd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 249-4747
Grades: PK-5
| 937 students
Rank: #3030.
Sun Blaze Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9101 Randal Park Blvd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 203-5110
Grades: K-5
| 1,180 students
Rank: #3131.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18501 Cypress Lake Glen Blvd
Orlando, FL 32820
(407) 568-2921
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #3232.
Deerwood Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1356 S Econlockhatchee Trl
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 249-6320
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #3333.
Bay Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9150 S Apopka Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32836
(407) 876-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 722 students
Rank: #3434.
Princeton Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
311 W Princeton St
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 245-1840
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #3535.
Castleview Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9131 Taborfield Ave
Orlando, FL 32836
(407) 612-4205
Grades: K-5
| 737 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Orange School District?
Orange School District manages 282 public schools serving 207,044 students.
What is the rank of Orange School District?
Orange School District is ranked #38 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orange School District?
44% of Orange School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orange School District?
Orange School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Orange School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,650 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 281 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 207,044 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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