Serving 1,144 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Windy Ridge K-8 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Windy Ridge K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Windy Ridge K-8's student population of 1,144 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Windy Ridge K-8 ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windy Ridge K-8 is 0.68, 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
#581 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
46%
36%
Black
11%
21%
White
30%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Windy Ridge K-8's ranking?
Windy Ridge K-8 is ranked #581 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Windy Ridge K-8 often compared to?
Windy Ridge K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Palm Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Windy Ridge K-8?
1,144 students attend Windy Ridge K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Windy Ridge K-8 students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windy Ridge K-8?
Windy Ridge K-8 has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Windy Ridge K-8 offer ?
Windy Ridge K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Windy Ridge K-8 part of?
Windy Ridge K-8 is part of Orange School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
End of Fourth Marking Period / Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 11/10/2021
I went here for 9 years straight from kindergarten to 8th grade it was a nice but small school that didn't get much money. Most stuff there was cheap or old and all the teachers are nice.
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