Below Average
#3117 of 3,778 schools in FL
Osceola Science Charter School
Elementary School · Osceola · Kissimmee, FL
A charter elementary school in Kissimmee, FL where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2849 N JOHN YOUNG PKWY, Kissimmee, FL 34741
- Math 53% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Osceola Science Charter School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 57% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Osceola Science Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,391/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kissimmee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,278
Median home value
$270,200
Median rent
$1,591/mo
College educated
27.9%
Homeownership
35.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34741; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Charter School K-5Charter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| North Kissimmee Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Renaissance Charter School at TapestryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 1,420 | Compare → |
| Highlands Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 598 | Compare → |
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.
Osceola
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #51 of 76
- District spending per student
- $10,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Osceola Science Charter School is listed in OSCEOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Osceola Science Charter School
Osceola Science Charter School is a public elementary school in Kissimmee, FL, part of Osceola, serving approximately 1,144 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,117 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Osceola Science Charter School
What grades does Osceola Science Charter School serve?
Osceola Science Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Osceola Science Charter School?
Osceola Science Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola Science Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osceola Science Charter School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Osceola Science Charter School rank in FL?
Osceola Science Charter School ranks #3,117 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Osceola Science Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Osceola Science Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Osceola Science Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Osceola Science Charter School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Osceola Science Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Osceola Science Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Osceola Science Charter School a Title I school?
No, Osceola Science Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Osceola Science Charter School?
54.9% of students at Osceola Science Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Osceola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (321) 697-4040
- Area population (ZIP 34741)
- 56,429
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 34741; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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