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Public elementary school · Orange · Orlando, Florida

Sun Blaze Elementary

Sun Blaze Elementary rates 8.3, among the strongest elementary schools in Orange, where the rated median is 6.9.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.3this school

8.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the Orange median is 6.9.

#366 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Orange: 163 elementary schools rated, median 6.9

The brief

An Orange elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 366 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 24 of 259 in Orange.

Sun Blaze Elementary is listed in Orange, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math79%15 points above the Florida average of 64%Grades 3–5 · 553 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading73%12 points above the Florida average of 61%Grades 3–5 · 553 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency has held near 76% across the 14-year record (2013–2026).2026 FAST; 37 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.7
50% of the rating
Academics
8.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2014-2026) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2013-2026).

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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 32832; 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, 2014-2026, multi-year average, 2013-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Sun Blaze Elementary and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$115,398
Median home value
$445,700
Median rent
$2,186/mo
College educated
54.3%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
6.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32832; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
7
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
53
Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
21.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  9. Mater Academy Narcoossee1.7 mi · charter
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Sun Blaze Elementary.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Sun Blaze Elementary serve?

Sun Blaze Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Sun Blaze Elementary?

Sun Blaze Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 1,180 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Blaze Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Sun Blaze Elementary is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sun Blaze Elementary rank in FL?

Sun Blaze Elementary ranks #366 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Sun Blaze Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Sun Blaze Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Sun Blaze Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sun Blaze Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2026) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2026).

Is Sun Blaze Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Sun Blaze Elementary a Title I school?

No, Sun Blaze Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sun Blaze Elementary?

21.9% of students at Sun Blaze 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
1,180
Student-teacher ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
68
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Orange County
Rank in district
#24 of 259
Schools in district
275
District spending per student
$11,656
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 32832)
34,865
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
35.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.