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#2980 of 3,778 schools in FL

Rolling Hills Elementary

Elementary School · Orange · Orlando, FL

An Orange elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4903 DONOVAN ST, Orlando, FL 32808

  • Math 30% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-30.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27.2 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$11,656
Chronic Absenteeism31.4%

Students at Rolling Hills Elementary score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 31 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2013
ELA
38%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (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

76.6%

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 Rolling Hills Elementary 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$47,575

Median home value

$218,600

Median rent

$1,375/mo

College educated

11.8%

Homeownership

42.2%

Poverty rate

20.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32808; 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
Lion of Judah Academy Campus 2Private · tuition4.3privateK–111.0 mi76Compare →
Ridgewood Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–51.0 mi469Compare →
Rosemont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–51.0 mi561Compare →
First Phase Children's AcademyPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–81.1 mi111Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#209 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

Rolling Hills Elementary is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rolling Hills Elementary

Rolling Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 513 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,980 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rolling Hills Elementary

What grades does Rolling Hills Elementary serve?

Rolling Hills Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Rolling Hills Elementary?

Rolling Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rolling Hills Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Rolling Hills Elementary is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rolling Hills Elementary rank in FL?

Rolling Hills Elementary ranks #2,980 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Rolling Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Rolling Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Rolling Hills Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rolling Hills Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rolling Hills Elementary a charter school?

No, Rolling Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rolling Hills Elementary a Title I school?

No, Rolling Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rolling Hills Elementary?

76.6% of students at Rolling Hills Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
513
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.4%
Area population (ZIP 32808)
61,123
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
32.2
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 32808; 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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