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#620 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 16% in state

Deerwood Elementary

Elementary School · Orange · Orlando, FL

An Orange elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1356 S ECONLOCKHATCHEE TRL, Orlando, FL 32825

  • Math 64% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 69% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+3.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.5 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$11,656
Chronic Absenteeism24.1%

Students at Deerwood Elementary score 66% 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 Proficiency64%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency69%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2013
ELA
73%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
71%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
71%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2024
Math
64%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

46.9%

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 Deerwood Elementary 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$79,942

Median home value

$327,900

Median rent

$1,738/mo

College educated

34.3%

Homeownership

64.8%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32825; 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
Eastland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3PK–120.9 mi257Compare →
Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8K–120.9 mi594Compare →
Faith Christian Academy & PreschoolPrivate · tuition7.3PK–120.9 mi593Compare →
Family Christian Academy OrlandoPrivate · tuition7.8K–121.2 mi194Compare →

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
#33 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

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

About Deerwood Elementary

Deerwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 490 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #620 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Deerwood Elementary

What grades does Deerwood Elementary serve?

Deerwood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Deerwood Elementary?

Deerwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerwood Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Deerwood Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Deerwood Elementary rank in FL?

Deerwood Elementary ranks #620 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Deerwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Deerwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Deerwood Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Deerwood Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Deerwood Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Deerwood Elementary a Title I school?

No, Deerwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deerwood Elementary?

46.9% of students at Deerwood 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
490
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.1%
Area population (ZIP 32825)
62,035
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
35.7
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 32825; 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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