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#1249 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 33% in state

Lake Como School

Elementary School · Orange · Orlando, FL

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

2450 E GORE ST, Orlando, FL 32806

  • Math 56% vs FL 55% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.2% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.8% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.4 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$11,656
Chronic Absenteeism31.5%

Students at Lake Como School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency56%(2024 FAST)
School
State
55%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2013
ELA
52%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.8%

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 Lake Como School 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable

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

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%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32806; 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
Tdr Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition4.8privateK–120.5 mi104Compare →
Veritas Academy of Central FloridaPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–121.3 mi122Compare →
Blankner K-8Enrollment path unverified8.2PK–81.4 mi802Compare →
Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverified5.7K–121.4 mi85Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

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
#80 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

Lake Como School is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lake Como School

Lake Como School is a public elementary school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 887 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,249 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lake Como School

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 #1,249 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Lake Como School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake Como School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Lake Como School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Como School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
887
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.5%
Area population (ZIP 32806)
26,423
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
40.9
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 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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