Serving 321 students in grades 2-8, Orlando Gifted Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orlando Gifted Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Orlando Gifted Academy's student population of 321 students has grown by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orlando Gifted Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orlando Gifted Academy is 0.66, 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
#6 out of 3704 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
21%
36%
Black
13%
21%
White
52%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orlando Gifted Academy's ranking?
Orlando Gifted Academy is ranked #6 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Orlando Gifted Academy often compared to?
Orlando Gifted Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Orlando Science Middle High Charter, Hillcrest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Orlando Gifted Academy?
321 students attend Orlando Gifted Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Orlando Gifted Academy students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orlando Gifted Academy?
Orlando Gifted Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Orlando Gifted Academy offer ?
Orlando Gifted Academy offers enrollment in grades 2-8
What school district is Orlando Gifted Academy part of?
Orlando Gifted Academy is part of Orange School District.
In what neighborhood is Orlando Gifted Academy located?
Orlando Gifted Academy is located in the Northeast Orlando neighborhood of Orlando, FL. There are 7 other public schools located in Northeast Orlando.
School Calendar
View the Orlando Gifted Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break (No School)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Presidents' Day/Teacher Non-Work Day Schools Closed/District Offices Open
February 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 9/29/2021
I love this school. My kids love this school because there is no homework. At first, I was skeptical of the no homework thing but I do not know how but they passed all the state tests with high marks. They woke up and want to go to school. If they are bad at home I threatened them with no school tomorrow and they hurried to do their chores. What an easy way to threaten a kid, no school for you if you are lazy.
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