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Public elementary school · Orange · Orlando, Florida

Lake Como School

Lake Como School rates 7.1, right at the middle of Orange's elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.9.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.1this school

7.1 on a one-to-ten scale; the Orange median is 6.9.

#1,282 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Orange: 163 elementary schools rated, median 6.9

The brief

An Orange elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,282 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 80 of 259 in Orange.

Lake Como School is listed in Orange, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math60%1 point below the Florida average of 61%Grades 3–8 · 555 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading63%2 points above the Florida average of 61%Grades 3–8 · 613 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 8 points since 2022, reaching 61% in 2026.2026 FAST; 63 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.8
50% of the rating
Academics
7.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.1
20% 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 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 32806; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

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

The area

Median income
$86,653
Median home value
$415,800
Median rent
$1,500/mo
College educated
55.1%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
9.3%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
57
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
32
Some Transit
Bike Score
59
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
50.8%
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.
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  3. Lake Como Schoolthis school
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  7. Passport Charter1.9 mi · charter
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  8. Ucp Downtown Charter1.5 mi · charter
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  9. Village1.4 mi
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Lake Como School among the rated peers.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.

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

The record

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

Questions families ask

What grades does Lake Como School serve?

Lake Como School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Lake Como School?

Lake Como School has an enrollment of approximately 887 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Como School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Como School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lake Como School rank in FL?

Lake Como School ranks #1,282 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Lake Como School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake Como School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Lake Como School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Como School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Lake Como School a charter school?

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

Is Lake Como School a Title I school?

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

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

50.8% of students at Lake Como 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
887
Student-teacher ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Orange County
Rank in district
#80 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 32806)
26,423
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
40.9

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.