Very Good
#1041 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 28% in state
Southwood Elementary
Elementary School · Orange · Orlando, FL
An Orange elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12600 BISTED DR, Orlando, FL 32824
- Math 63% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwood Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Southwood 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,177
Median home value
$354,200
Median rent
$1,759/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32824; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Word AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–11 | 1.1 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Wetherbee ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 954 | Compare → |
| Meadow Woods ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| Dommerich ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 588 | Compare → |
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
- #64 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
Southwood Elementary is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwood Elementary
Southwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 517 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,041 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwood Elementary
What grades does Southwood Elementary serve?
Southwood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Southwood Elementary?
Southwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 517 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwood Elementary is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwood Elementary rank in FL?
Southwood Elementary ranks #1,041 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Southwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Southwood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwood Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Southwood Elementary a charter school?
No, Southwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Southwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwood Elementary?
51.3% of students at Southwood 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
- 517
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (407) 858-2230
- Area population (ZIP 32824)
- 55,282
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 32824; 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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