Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orange Center Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orange Center Elementary serves the west part of Orlando, FL, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 1.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orange Center Elementary School's student population of 342 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
There are no mistakes in STEM, only new discoveries
School Rankings
Orange Center Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange Center Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#2202 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
38%
Black
81%
21%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Center Elementary School's ranking?
Orange Center Elementary School is ranked #2202 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Orange Center Elementary School?
342 students attend Orange Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Orange Center Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orange Center Elementary School?
Orange Center Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orange Center Elementary School offer ?
Orange Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orange Center Elementary School part of?
Orange Center Elementary School is part of Orange School District.
In what neighborhood is Orange Center Elementary School located?
Orange Center Elementary School is located in the Southwest Orlando neighborhood of Orlando, FL. There are 17 other public schools located in Southwest Orlando.
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