Very Good
#846 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 22% in state
Independence Elementary
Elementary School · Orange · Winter Garden, FL
An Orange elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6255 NEW INDEPENDENCE PKWY, Winter Garden, FL 34787
- Math 78% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Independence Elementary score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 76% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Independence 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,988
Median home value
$475,000
Median rent
$1,994/mo
College educated
49%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34787; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerlake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 771 | Compare → |
| Keenes Crossing ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 1,014 | Compare → |
| Windemere Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K | 2.3 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
- #57 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
Independence Elementary is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Independence Elementary
Independence Elementary is a public elementary school in Winter Garden, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 879 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #846 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Independence Elementary
What grades does Independence Elementary serve?
Independence Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Independence Elementary?
Independence Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 879 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Independence Elementary rank in FL?
Independence Elementary ranks #846 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Independence Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Independence Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Independence Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Independence Elementary has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Independence Elementary a charter school?
No, Independence Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Independence Elementary a Title I school?
No, Independence Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Independence Elementary?
17.3% of students at Independence 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
- 879
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (407) 217-7727
- Area population (ZIP 34787)
- 93,064
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 34787; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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