Orlando Science Elementary Charter
Rating
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(407) 253-7304
Orlando Science Elementary Charter serves 578 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Orlando Science Elementary Charter placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Orlando Science Elementary Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
Orlando Science Elementary Charter's student population of 578 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 578 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Rankings
Orlando Science Elementary Charter is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,628 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Orlando Science Elementary Charter is 0.77, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #382 out of 3628 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 59% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 27% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 33% |
| Black | 19% | 22% |
| White | 28% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.77 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Orange School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Orlando Science Elementary Charter is Orlando Science Middle High Charter (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Orlando Orlando Science Middle High Charter Charter School
Math: 84% | Reading: 82%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-12 | 803 students10
0.1 miles
2427 Lynx Ln
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304 0.1 6-12 803 - Kissimmee Osceola Science Charter School Charter School
Math: 72% | Reading: 73%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 274 students10
0.4 miles
2880 N Orange Blossom Trl
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 864-8296 0.4 K-8 274 - Orlando Lake Silver Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 636 students10
0.6 miles
2401 N Rio Grande Ave
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 245-1850 0.6 PK-5 636 - Ocoee Kids Community College Charter Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 258 students10
0.9 miles
1475 E Silver Star Rd
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 982-2421 0.9 K-5 258 - Orlando College Park Middle School Magnet School
Math: 40% | Reading: 40%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,031 student10
1.1 miles
1201 Maury Rd
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 245-1800 1.1 6-8 1,031
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