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Ocoee Middle School

300 S Bluford Ave
Ocoee, FL 34761

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Ocoee Middle School serves 1,252 students in grades 2-8.

Ocoee Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 2-8
Enrollment: 1,252 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Ocoee Middle School's student population of 1,252 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 2-8

Total Students

1,252 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

62 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Ocoee Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Ocoee 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (FL)

Overall Testing Rank

#2136 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

41%

48%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45%

52%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

40%

35%

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Black

34%

22%

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White

20%

36%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.69

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Ocoee Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

49%

50%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

11%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Orange School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ocoee Middle School's ranking?

Ocoee Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

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 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

How many students attend Ocoee Middle School?

1,252 students attend Ocoee Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of Ocoee Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocoee Middle School?

Ocoee Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does Ocoee Middle School offer ?

Ocoee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 2-8

What school district is Ocoee Middle School part of?

Ocoee 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 26, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 2-8
Enrollment: 1,252 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education