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#2028 of 3,778 schools in FL
Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter
Elementary School · Orange · Orlando, FL
An Orange charter elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1780 MERCY DR, Orlando, FL 32808
- Math 8% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs FL 55% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter 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 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,575
Median home value
$218,600
Median rent
$1,375/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
42.2%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32808; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 0.2 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Ocvs Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,032 | Compare → |
| Ocvs Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Leaders in Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 9 | Compare → |
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.
Orange
- Schools in district
- 275
- Rank in district
- #129 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
Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter
Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter is a public elementary school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 86 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,028 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter
What grades does Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter serve?
Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter?
Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter rank in FL?
Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter ranks #2,028 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter a charter school?
Yes, Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter a Title I school?
No, Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter?
82.6% of students at Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter 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
- 86
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.3%
- Phone
- (407) 412-6968
- Area population (ZIP 32808)
- 61,123
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 32808; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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