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#1397 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 37% in state

Sunridge Middle

Middle School · Orange · Winter Garden, FL

An Orange middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

14955 SUNRIDGE BLVD, Winter Garden, FL 34787

  • Math 70% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.83 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+14.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.9 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment6.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$11,656
Chronic Absenteeism26.6%

Students at Sunridge Middle score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency70%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 68% recently.

Show all 12 years
2012
Math
76%
ELA
77%
2013
ELA
80%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
68%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
68%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
73%
ELA
68%
2024
Math
70%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.4%

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 Sunridge Middle 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$114,988

Median home value

$475,000

Median rent

$1,994/mo

College educated

49%

Homeownership

71.8%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34787; 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
Lakeview MiddleEnrollment path unverified3.76–81.9 mi808Compare →
Hospital HomeboundEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–122.4 mi133Compare →
Bridgewater MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.36–84.0 mi1,184Compare →
Ocoee MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.06–84.2 mi1,148Compare →

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
#89 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

Sunridge Middle is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sunridge Middle

Sunridge Middle is a public middle school in Winter Garden, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 1,158 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,397 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sunridge Middle

What grades does Sunridge Middle serve?

Sunridge Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Sunridge Middle?

Sunridge Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,158 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunridge Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Sunridge Middle is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sunridge Middle rank in FL?

Sunridge Middle ranks #1,397 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Sunridge Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Sunridge Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Sunridge Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunridge Middle has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Sunridge Middle a charter school?

No, Sunridge Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sunridge Middle a Title I school?

No, Sunridge Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunridge Middle?

24.4% of students at Sunridge Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,158
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.6%
Area population (ZIP 34787)
93,064
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
37.4
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 34787; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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