Gotha Middle School

9155 Gotha Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,084 students in grades 6-9, Gotha 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 48% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 1,084 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Gotha Middle School's student population of 1,084 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
1,084 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Gotha Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gotha Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#1568 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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48%
48%
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52%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
29%
36%
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Black
32%
21%
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White
31%
36%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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0.72
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gotha Middle School's ranking?
Gotha Middle School is ranked #1568 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gotha Middle School often compared to?
Gotha Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windy Ridge K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gotha Middle School?
1,084 students attend Gotha Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Gotha Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gotha Middle School?
Gotha Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gotha Middle School offer ?
Gotha Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Gotha Middle School part of?
Gotha Middle School is part of Orange School District.

School Calendar

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End of Fourth Marking Period / Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)

School Reviews

5   8/20/2012
This school is great :D I love it ... It has a great amount of music and art for our brains and alot more... THIS MIDDLE SCHOOL IS A SCHOOL I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - alynn
5   7/27/2012
Gotha middle school has GREATTT sports and extracurricular activites....they get EVERBODDY involved. I actually qo to that school and they have taught me many thinqs...i have learned many and i hope many go to that school. you will LOVEEEEE IT!!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Tonii
2   10/22/2010
Don't let the wonderful comments you see online fool you. For the past 7-10 years, Gotha Middle School has gotten significantly worse. There is one particular teacher that has been in honors algebra for several years, and she publicly taunts her students on a routine basis. Parents have complained about her, year after year. Principal does nothing. There is little that can be done to foment a nurturing educational environment if the harassment and bullying begins in the classroom. Their anti bullying measures are a sham - a mere exercise in form, but not substance. Kids get beaten up, their lunchboxes get kicked in, their books and bicycles stolen. Principal does nothing. Students have been found engaging in sexual activity, drugs and guns have been confiscated. Principal does nothing unless it gets into the papers, then new measures are passed, that are just like the old measures. Things quickly return to the same old thing, and nothing really is changed. FYI - I have had continued contact with the student body for over 7-8 years, and have a better perspective than most about what is going on here. Dig into my allegations, and you will find that I am telling the truth. Believe me - or don't, I don't care. The bottom line is that kids do not feel safe, both inside and out of the classroom. They unfortunately do not speak up about it, for fear of getting moved out of their honors courses. These kids deserve more from OCPS, but aren't getting it. When will GMS truly change?
- Posted by Parent - mend9

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 1,084 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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