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#1172 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 31% in state

Ucp Pine Hills Charter

Elementary School · ORANGE

5800 GOLF CLUB PKWY, Orlando, FL 32808

Charter

Enrollment

160

Student-Teacher

14.5:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Florida schools

#1,172 of 3,778

In Orlando

#51 of 192

public schools

In district

#75 of 258

ORANGE

Academic growth

9.4 / 10

Excellent

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Ucp Pine Hills Charter

7.3/10

Elementary School in Orlando · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Ucp Pine Hills Charter

Ucp Pine Hills Charter is a public elementary school in Orlando, FL, part of ORANGE. Ucp Pine Hills Charter serves approximately 160 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Ucp Pine Hills Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,172 of 3,778 schools in FL.

Structured state assessment records for Ucp Pine Hills Charter show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

How it compares0.6 pts above district
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • District avg 6.7
  • FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 160 students, Ucp Pine Hills Charter is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Test scores at Ucp Pine Hills Charter sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Ucp Pine Hills Charter is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.44 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2024
TrendStable
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.5% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-37 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.7 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-12.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,656
Chronic Absenteeism36.2%

Ucp Pine Hills Charter — Students at Ucp Pine Hills Charter score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

67.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 15.8% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
School
State
59.2% (2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency 20.6% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
School
State
54.0% (2024 FAST)

Based on 20 test records from FL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2015
Math
24.5%
ELA
24.5%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
12.2%
ELA
10%
2024
Math
23.5%
ELA
38.5%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.4/10.

How Ucp Pine Hills Charter Compares

See how Ucp Pine Hills Charter performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.3/10
69th percentile in FL
Academic
3.6/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
9.4/10
Excellent
Environment
7.7/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
68%
Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
11 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
36.2%

Location

5800 GOLF CLUB PKWY, Orlando, FL 32808

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ucp Pine Hills Charter may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. RIDGEWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY (rated 6.8/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is MOLLIE RAY ELEMENTARY (rated 6.3/10, 0.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, PINE HILLS ELEMENTARY (rated 6.3/10, 1.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Orlando, see our Orlando schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
FONROSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Orlando 0.2 mi
FIRST PHASE CORE ACADEMY Orlando 0.2 mi 6.0
FIRST PHASE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Orlando 0.2 mi 5.1
LION OF JUDAH ACADEMY CAMPUS 2 Orlando 0.3 mi 4.3
MAYNARD EVANS HIGH Orlando 0.5 mi 5.4
MOLLIE RAY ELEMENTARY Orlando 0.6 mi 6.3
RIDGEWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY Orlando 0.7 mi 6.8
LIGHTHOUSE Orlando 0.9 mi 5.9
LIGHTHOUSE HIGH SCHOOL Orlando 0.9 mi 6.1
DREAM BIG ACADEMY OF LEARNING CORP. Orlando 0.9 mi 4.5
LEADERS IN LEARNING ACADEMY Orlando 1.0 mi
PINE HILLS ELEMENTARY Orlando 1.1 mi 6.3
SPELLMAN PREP SCHOOL Orlando 1.0 mi
ROLLING HILLS ELEMENTARY Orlando 1.1 mi 4.8
LION OF JUDAH Orlando 1.2 mi 4.3
HIAWASSEE ELEMENTARY Orlando 1.2 mi 5.9
MEADOWBROOK MIDDLE Orlando 1.3 mi 4.9
KINGSWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Orlando 1.4 mi 4.5
GENERATION Z ACADEMY Orlando 1.3 mi 8.0
INNOVATIONS MIDDLE CHARTER Orlando 1.3 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 32808 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$47,575

Median Home Value

$218,600

Median Rent

$1,375/mo

Population

61,123

College Educated

11.8%

Homeownership

42.2%

Avg Commute

31.2 min

Poverty Rate

20.2%

Median Age

32.2

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CHILDRENS PARADISE LEARNING CENTER 5 Miami Lakes, FL 7.3
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NEW LIFE CHARTER ACADEMY Fort Lauderdale, FL 7.3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ucp Pine Hills Charter

What grades does Ucp Pine Hills Charter serve?

Ucp Pine Hills Charter serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Ucp Pine Hills Charter?

Ucp Pine Hills Charter has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ucp Pine Hills Charter?

The student-teacher ratio at Ucp Pine Hills Charter is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ucp Pine Hills Charter rank in FL?

Ucp Pine Hills Charter ranks #1,172 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Ucp Pine Hills Charter's MySchoolScout rating?

Ucp Pine Hills Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Ucp Pine Hills Charter?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ucp Pine Hills Charter has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Is Ucp Pine Hills Charter a charter school?

Yes, Ucp Pine Hills Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Ucp Pine Hills Charter a Title I school?

No, Ucp Pine Hills Charter is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ucp Pine Hills Charter?

67.5% of students at Ucp Pine Hills 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
55 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
37 Some Transit
Bike Score
48 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Free/Reduced Lunch
67.5%
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.2%

District

ORANGE
District Enrollment
206,815
Schools in District
275
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,656
District Rank
#75 of 258

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