Below Average
#3266 of 3,778 schools in FL
Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies
Elementary School · Osceola · Kissimmee, FL
An Osceola elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 N THACKER AVE, Kissimmee, FL 34741
- Math 34% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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 31 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,391/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kissimmee), 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
$50,278
Median home value
$270,200
Median rent
$1,591/mo
College educated
27.9%
Homeownership
35.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34741; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beginnings Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Kingdom Kids Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Central Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 598 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Osceola
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #56 of 76
- District spending per student
- $10,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies is listed in OSCEOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies
Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies is a public elementary school in Kissimmee, FL, part of Osceola, serving approximately 624 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,266 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies
What grades does Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies serve?
Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies?
Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies has an enrollment of approximately 624 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies rank in FL?
Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies ranks #3,266 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies a charter school?
No, Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies a Title I school?
No, Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies?
70.8% of students at Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies 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
- 624
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Osceola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.6%
- Phone
- (407) 935-3540
- Area population (ZIP 34741)
- 56,429
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 34741; 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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