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Lake Gem Elementary

Elementary School · Orange · Orlando, FL

An Orange elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

4801 BLOODHOUND ST, Orlando, FL 32818

  • Math 43% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-17.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.5 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$11,656
Chronic Absenteeism29.9%

Students at Lake Gem Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2013
ELA
47%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

69.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lake Gem 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Transit 16Minimal Transit
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$60,182

Median home value

$278,800

Median rent

$1,486/mo

College educated

20%

Homeownership

58.5%

Poverty rate

17.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32818; 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
Central Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1K–120.9 mi116Compare →
Lake Rose Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7K–120.9 mi44Compare →
Radiant Life AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2PK–80.9 mi168Compare →
Glad Tidings Learning Center and Acadamey EastPrivate · tuition7.2PK–91.0 mi168Compare →

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
#156 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 Gem Elementary is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lake Gem Elementary

Lake Gem Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 549 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,337 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lake Gem Elementary

What grades does Lake Gem Elementary serve?

Lake Gem Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lake Gem Elementary?

Lake Gem Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Gem Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Gem Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lake Gem Elementary rank in FL?

Lake Gem Elementary ranks #2,337 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Lake Gem Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake Gem Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Gem Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Gem Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lake Gem Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Lake Gem Elementary a Title I school?

No, Lake Gem Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Gem Elementary?

69.4% of students at Lake Gem 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
549
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.9%
Area population (ZIP 32818)
61,574
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
35.7
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 32818; 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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