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#2178 of 3,778 schools in FL
Pershing School
Elementary School · Orange · Orlando, FL
An Orange elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1800 E PERSHING AVE, Orlando, FL 32806
- Math 49% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pershing School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pershing School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,653
Median home value
$415,800
Median rent
$1,500/mo
College educated
55.1%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32806; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| VillageEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.0 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Blankner K-8Enrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 802 | Compare → |
| Conway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 449 | 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.
Orange
- Schools in district
- 275
- Rank in district
- #137 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
Pershing School is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pershing School
Pershing School is a public elementary school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 1,091 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,178 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pershing School
What grades does Pershing School serve?
Pershing School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Pershing School?
Pershing School has an enrollment of approximately 1,091 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pershing School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pershing School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pershing School rank in FL?
Pershing School ranks #2,178 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pershing School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pershing School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Pershing School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pershing School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pershing School a charter school?
No, Pershing School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pershing School a Title I school?
No, Pershing School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pershing School?
36.2% of students at Pershing 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
- 1,091
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (407) 858-3170
- Area population (ZIP 32806)
- 26,423
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 32806; 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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