Very Good
#1321 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 35% in state
P. M. Wells Charter Academy
Elementary School · Osceola · Kissimmee, FL
An Osceola charter elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2426 REMINGTON BLVD, Kissimmee, FL 34744
- Math 44% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at P. M. Wells Charter Academy score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 47% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where P. M. Wells Charter Academy 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$69,837
Median home value
$326,700
Median rent
$1,426/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Osceola
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #12 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
P. M. Wells Charter Academy is listed in OSCEOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About P. M. Wells Charter Academy
P. M. Wells Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Kissimmee, FL, part of Osceola, serving approximately 416 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,321 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about P. M. Wells Charter Academy
What grades does P. M. Wells Charter Academy serve?
P. M. Wells Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend P. M. Wells Charter Academy?
P. M. Wells Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at P. M. Wells Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at P. M. Wells Charter Academy is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does P. M. Wells Charter Academy rank in FL?
P. M. Wells Charter Academy ranks #1,321 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is P. M. Wells Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
P. M. Wells Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 P. M. Wells Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, P. M. Wells Charter Academy has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is P. M. Wells Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, P. M. Wells Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is P. M. Wells Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, P. M. Wells Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for P. M. Wells Charter Academy?
74.3% of students at P. M. Wells Charter Academy 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
- 416
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Osceola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.9%
- Phone
- (321) 697-1020
- Area population (ZIP 34744)
- 62,756
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 34744; 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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