Excellent
#645 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 17% in state
Seminole Science Charter School
Elementary School · Seminole · Lake Mary, FL
A charter elementary school in Lake Mary, FL where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3580 N US HIGHWAY 17-92, Lake Mary, FL 32746
- Math 81% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Seminole Science Charter School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 80% across the 10-year record (2015–2024).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Seminole Science Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,176/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Mary), 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
$111,534
Median home value
$420,200
Median rent
$1,912/mo
College educated
53.3%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32746; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole County Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 4–12 | 1.2 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Highlands Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| Lake Mary Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 965 | Compare → |
| Oak Arbor Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.9 mi | 9 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Seminole
- Schools in district
- 76
- Rank in district
- #12 of 71
- District spending per student
- $10,243NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Seminole Science Charter School is listed in SEMINOLE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seminole Science Charter School
Seminole Science Charter School is a public elementary school in Lake Mary, FL, part of Seminole, serving approximately 537 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #645 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seminole Science Charter School
What grades does Seminole Science Charter School serve?
Seminole Science Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Seminole Science Charter School?
Seminole Science Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seminole Science Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seminole Science Charter School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seminole Science Charter School rank in FL?
Seminole Science Charter School ranks #645 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Seminole Science Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Seminole Science Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Seminole Science Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seminole Science Charter School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Seminole Science Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Seminole 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 Seminole Science Charter School a Title I school?
No, Seminole Science Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seminole Science Charter School?
29.8% of students at Seminole 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
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Seminole County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (407) 864-8296
- Area population (ZIP 32746)
- 45,970
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 32746; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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