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#3432 of 3,778 schools in FL

Ocoee Middle

Middle School · Orange · Ocoee, FL

An Orange middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

300 S BLUFORD AVE, Ocoee, FL 34761

  • Math 40% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-15.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.1 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$11,656
Chronic Absenteeism36%

Students at Ocoee Middle score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
63%
2013
ELA
64%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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

54.5%

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 Ocoee 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$90,406

Median home value

$363,100

Median rent

$1,806/mo

College educated

30.2%

Homeownership

74.2%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34761; 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
Innovation Montessori OcoeeCharter · enrollment unverified6.7K–121.8 mi926Compare →
Light Christian Academy - South CampusPrivate · tuition5.6private3–112.0 mi129Compare →
Hospital HomeboundEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–122.3 mi133Compare →
The Crenshaw SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–122.6 mi73Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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
#235 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

Ocoee Middle is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ocoee Middle

Ocoee Middle is a public middle school in Ocoee, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 1,148 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,432 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ocoee Middle

What grades does Ocoee Middle serve?

Ocoee Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Ocoee Middle?

Ocoee Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,148 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocoee Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Ocoee Middle is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ocoee Middle rank in FL?

Ocoee Middle ranks #3,432 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Ocoee Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Ocoee Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Ocoee Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ocoee Middle has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ocoee Middle a charter school?

No, Ocoee Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ocoee Middle a Title I school?

No, Ocoee Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ocoee Middle?

54.5% of students at Ocoee 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,148
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.0%
Area population (ZIP 34761)
46,313
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
35.4
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 34761; 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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