Southwood Elementary School

12600 Bisted Dr
Orlando, FL 32824
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southwood Elementary 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 51% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Southwood Elementary School's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
518 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Southwood Elementary 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 Southwood Elementary School is 0.61, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#1292 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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51%
48%
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58%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
58%
36%
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Black
19%
21%
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White
15%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Southwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 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
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 Southwood Elementary School's ranking?
Southwood Elementary School is ranked #1292 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Southwood Elementary School often compared to?
Southwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wetherbee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Southwood Elementary School?
518 students attend Southwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Southwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwood Elementary School?
Southwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Southwood Elementary School offer ?
Southwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southwood Elementary School part of?
Southwood Elementary School is part of Orange School District.

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

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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