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#3751 of 3,778 schools in FL
Ucp Downtown Charter
Elementary School · Orange · Orlando, FL
An Orange charter elementary school where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4680 LAKE UNDERHILL RD, Orlando, FL 32807
- Math 12% vs FL 59% (2024)
- Reading 8% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ucp Downtown Charter score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 66 points across the 11-year record (2014–2024) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ucp Downtown Charter 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 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,583
Median home value
$247,700
Median rent
$1,471/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32807; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Victory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Dover Shores ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Azalea Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Best Memories AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 0.9 mi | 25 | 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
- #258 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
Ucp Downtown Charter is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ucp Downtown Charter
Ucp Downtown Charter is a public elementary school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 179 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,751 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ucp Downtown Charter
What grades does Ucp Downtown Charter serve?
Ucp Downtown Charter serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ucp Downtown Charter?
Ucp Downtown Charter has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ucp Downtown Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Ucp Downtown Charter is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ucp Downtown Charter rank in FL?
Ucp Downtown Charter ranks #3,751 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Ucp Downtown Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Ucp Downtown Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Ucp Downtown Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ucp Downtown Charter has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Ucp Downtown Charter a charter school?
Yes, Ucp Downtown Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ucp Downtown Charter a Title I school?
No, Ucp Downtown Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ucp Downtown Charter?
55.3% of students at Ucp Downtown Charter 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
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (407) 852-3300
- Area population (ZIP 32807)
- 34,933
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 32807; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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