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#1528 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 40% in state
Bay Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Orange · Windermere, FL
An Orange elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12005 SILVERLAKE PARK DR, Windermere, FL 34786
- Math 67% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bay Lake Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 64% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bay Lake Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,409
Median home value
$621,300
Median rent
$2,239/mo
College educated
59.4%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34786; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Sunset Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 759 | Compare → |
| Windemere Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K | 2.4 mi | 1,600 | Compare → |
| Windermere Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,485 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orange
- Schools in district
- 275
- Rank in district
- #97 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
Bay Lake Elementary is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bay Lake Elementary
Bay Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Windermere, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 682 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,528 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bay Lake Elementary
What grades does Bay Lake Elementary serve?
Bay Lake Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bay Lake Elementary?
Bay Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 682 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Lake Elementary is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bay Lake Elementary rank in FL?
Bay Lake Elementary ranks #1,528 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Bay Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bay Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Bay Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bay Lake Elementary has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Bay Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Bay Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bay Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bay Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bay Lake Elementary?
24.9% of students at Bay Lake Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 682
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (407) 217-7960
- Area population (ZIP 34786)
- 43,700
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 34786; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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