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#3261 of 3,778 schools in FL

Apopka Middle

Middle School · Orange · Apopka, FL

An Orange middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

425 N PARK AVE, Apopka, FL 32712

  • Math 37% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 38% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-19 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.7 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.8:1
District spending per student$11,656
Chronic Absenteeism48.6%

Students at Apopka Middle score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2013
ELA
50%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Apopka Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Orlando map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,755/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Apopka), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$106,264

Median home value

$389,900

Median rent

$1,995/mo

College educated

37%

Homeownership

85.9%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Apopka Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7K–121.0 mi248Compare →
Master's Training Academy Inc.Private · tuitionNot ratedK–121.8 mi28Compare →
Apopka Christian Learning Academy Inc.Private · tuition6.8K–121.9 mi222Compare →
Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0PK–122.0 mi209Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Orange

Schools in district
275
Rank in district
#225 of 258
District spending per student
$11,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Apopka Middle is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Apopka Middle

Apopka Middle is a public middle school in Apopka, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 913 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,261 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Apopka Middle

What grades does Apopka Middle serve?

Apopka Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Apopka Middle?

Apopka Middle has an enrollment of approximately 913 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Apopka Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Apopka Middle is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Apopka Middle rank in FL?

Apopka Middle ranks #3,261 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Apopka Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Apopka Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Apopka Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Apopka Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Apopka Middle a charter school?

No, Apopka Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Apopka Middle a Title I school?

No, Apopka Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Apopka Middle?

58.7% of students at Apopka Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
913
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.6%
Area population (ZIP 32712)
49,522
Area average commute
32.7 min
Area median age
41.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32712; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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