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#1481 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 39% in state

Crystal Lake Elementary School

Elementary School · Seminole · Lake Mary, FL

A Seminole elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

231 RINEHART RD, Lake Mary, FL 32746

  • Math 63% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 62% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.8 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$10,243
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Crystal Lake Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency63%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency62%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 62% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
78%
2013
ELA
76%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
73%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
68%
2024
Math
63%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.5%

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 Crystal Lake Elementary School 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,176/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Mary), 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

$111,534

Median home value

$420,200

Median rent

$1,912/mo

College educated

53.3%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32746; 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
Ucp Seminole Child DevelopmentCharter · enrollment unverified7.8PK–20.5 mi140Compare →
Starchild Academy Lake MaryPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–50.9 mi125Compare →
St Peter's Episcopal Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.2 mi6Compare →
Lake Mary Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–51.3 mi965Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

Seminole

Schools in district
76
Rank in district
#30 of 71
District spending per student
$10,243NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crystal Lake Elementary School is listed in SEMINOLE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crystal Lake Elementary School

Crystal Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lake Mary, FL, part of Seminole, serving approximately 688 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,481 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crystal Lake Elementary School

What grades does Crystal Lake Elementary School serve?

Crystal Lake Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Crystal Lake Elementary School?

Crystal Lake Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 688 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crystal Lake Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Crystal Lake Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crystal Lake Elementary School rank in FL?

Crystal Lake Elementary School ranks #1,481 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Crystal Lake Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Crystal Lake Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Crystal Lake Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crystal Lake Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Crystal Lake Elementary School a charter school?

No, Crystal Lake Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Crystal Lake Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Crystal Lake Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crystal Lake Elementary School?

47.5% of students at Crystal Lake Elementary School 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
688
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Seminole County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
Area population (ZIP 32746)
45,970
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
43.8
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 32746; 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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