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#3699 of 3,778 schools in FL
Freedom Middle
Middle School · Orange · Orlando, FL
An Orange middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2850 TAFT VINELAND RD, Orlando, FL 32837
- Math 33% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Freedom Middle score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 34% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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
41.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Freedom Middle 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,649
Median home value
$365,100
Median rent
$1,905/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Changing Lives Academy Inc.Private · tuition | 7.8 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 91 | Compare → |
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
- #254 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
Freedom Middle is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Freedom Middle
Freedom Middle is a public middle school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 1,151 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,699 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freedom Middle
What grades does Freedom Middle serve?
Freedom Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Freedom Middle?
Freedom Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,151 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Middle is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Freedom Middle rank in FL?
Freedom Middle ranks #3,699 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Freedom Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Freedom Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Freedom Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Freedom Middle has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Freedom Middle a charter school?
No, Freedom Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Freedom Middle a Title I school?
No, Freedom Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Freedom Middle?
41.8% of students at Freedom 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
- 1,151
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.4%
- Phone
- (407) 858-6130
- Area population (ZIP 32837)
- 49,889
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 32837; 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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