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Public middle school · Orange · Orlando, Florida

Innovation Middle

Innovation Middle rates 7.6, among the strongest middle schools in Orange, where the rated median is 6.2.

Middle schools, 1 to 10This campus against public middle schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.6this school

7.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the Orange median is 6.2.

#861 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Orange: 42 middle schools rated, median 6.2

The brief

An Orange middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

Students at Innovation Middle score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

It ranks 861 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 54 of 259 in Orange.

Math65%7 points above the Florida average of 58%Grades 6–8 · 854 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading75%13 points above the Florida average of 62%Grades 6–8 · 1,161 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2017–2026), then recovered 7 points since 2022, reaching 70% in 2026.2026 FAST; 30 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.2
40% of the rating
Academics
7.7
35% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.0
25% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2017-2026) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2017-2026).

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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 32832; 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, 2017-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Innovation Middle and the 20 nearest middle schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$115,398
Median home value
$445,700
Median rent
$2,186/mo
College educated
54.3%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
6.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32832; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
5
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
35
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
25%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 7.8Compare →
  2. Innovation Middlethis school
    7.6
  3. 5.7Compare →
Two grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Innovation Middle.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Innovation Middle serve?

Innovation Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Innovation Middle?

Innovation Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,318 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovation Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Innovation 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 Innovation Middle rank in FL?

Innovation Middle ranks #861 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Innovation Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Innovation Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Innovation Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Innovation Middle has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2026) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2026).

Is Innovation Middle a charter school?

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

Is Innovation Middle a Title I school?

No, Innovation Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Innovation Middle?

25.0% of students at Innovation 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 facts

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,318
Student-teacher ratio
20.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Orange County
Rank in district
#54 of 259
Schools in district
275
District spending per student
$11,656
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 32832)
34,865
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
35.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.