Excellent
#747 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 20% in state
Avalon Middle
Middle School · Orange · Orlando, FL
An Orange middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13914 MAILER BLVD, Orlando, FL 32828
- Math 70% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Avalon Middle score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 69% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Avalon Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 67Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,927
Median home value
$403,700
Median rent
$1,830/mo
College educated
52.3%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32828; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Springs MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 1,067 | Compare → |
| Discovery MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 787 | Compare → |
| Corner Lake MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 781 | Compare → |
| Howard MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,124 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Orange
- Schools in district
- 275
- Rank in district
- #50 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
Avalon Middle is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Avalon Middle
Avalon Middle is a public middle school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 864 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #747 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Avalon Middle
What grades does Avalon Middle serve?
Avalon Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Avalon Middle?
Avalon Middle has an enrollment of approximately 864 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avalon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Avalon Middle is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Avalon Middle rank in FL?
Avalon Middle ranks #747 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Avalon Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Avalon Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Avalon Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Avalon Middle has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Avalon Middle a charter school?
No, Avalon Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Avalon Middle a Title I school?
No, Avalon Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Avalon Middle?
19.1% of students at Avalon 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
- 864
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (407) 207-7839
- Area population (ZIP 32828)
- 69,937
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
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 32828; 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
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