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#2688 of 3,778 schools in FL
Meadow Woods Middle
Middle School · Orange · Orlando, FL
An Orange middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1800 RHODE ISLAND WOODS CIR, Orlando, FL 32824
- Math 39% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meadow Woods Middle score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Meadow Woods Middle 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,177
Median home value
$354,200
Median rent
$1,759/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32824; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Creek MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 1,077 | Compare → |
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| Parkway Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| Piece of Heaven Christian Academy IncPrivate · tuition | 3.7private | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #187 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
Meadow Woods Middle is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meadow Woods Middle
Meadow Woods Middle is a public middle school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 829 students in grades 5th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,688 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meadow Woods Middle
What grades does Meadow Woods Middle serve?
Meadow Woods Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Meadow Woods Middle?
Meadow Woods Middle has an enrollment of approximately 829 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Woods Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Woods Middle is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meadow Woods Middle rank in FL?
Meadow Woods Middle ranks #2,688 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Meadow Woods Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Meadow Woods Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Meadow Woods Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadow Woods Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Meadow Woods Middle a charter school?
No, Meadow Woods Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meadow Woods Middle a Title I school?
No, Meadow Woods Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadow Woods Middle?
49.2% of students at Meadow Woods 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 829
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.3%
- Phone
- (407) 850-5180
- Area population (ZIP 32824)
- 55,282
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
Official sources & links
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 32824; 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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