Excellent
#402 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 11% in state
Cornerstone Academy Charter
Elementary School · Orange · Belle Isle, FL
An Orange charter elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
906 WALTHAM AVENUE, Belle Isle, FL 32809
- Math 76% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cornerstone Academy Charter score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cornerstone Academy Charter 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,203
Median home value
$281,000
Median rent
$1,368/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
53.2%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32809; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dommerich ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 588 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #19 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
Cornerstone Academy Charter is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cornerstone Academy Charter
Cornerstone Academy Charter is a public elementary school in Belle Isle, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 987 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #402 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cornerstone Academy Charter
What grades does Cornerstone Academy Charter serve?
Cornerstone Academy Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Cornerstone Academy Charter?
Cornerstone Academy Charter has an enrollment of approximately 987 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Academy Charter is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cornerstone Academy Charter rank in FL?
Cornerstone Academy Charter ranks #402 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Cornerstone Academy Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornerstone Academy Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Cornerstone Academy Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornerstone Academy Charter has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Cornerstone Academy Charter a charter school?
Yes, Cornerstone Academy Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cornerstone Academy Charter a Title I school?
No, Cornerstone Academy Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cornerstone Academy Charter?
24.1% of students at Cornerstone Academy Charter 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 987
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (407) 608-7171
- Area population (ZIP 32809)
- 29,379
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 32809; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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