Very Good
#1170 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 31% in state
Waterford Elementary
Elementary School · Orange · Orlando, FL
An Orange elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12950 LAKE UNDERHILL RD, Orlando, FL 32828
- Math 65% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waterford Elementary score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 65% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Waterford Elementary 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,927
Median home value
$403,700
Median rent
$1,830/mo
College educated
52.3%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32828; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lords and Ladies Christian Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–3 | 1.1 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Sunrise ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Camelot ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 594 | Compare → |
| Castle Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 545 | 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.
Orange
- Schools in district
- 275
- Rank in district
- #73 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
Waterford Elementary is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterford Elementary
Waterford Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 538 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,170 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterford Elementary
What grades does Waterford Elementary serve?
Waterford Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Waterford Elementary?
Waterford Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford Elementary is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waterford Elementary rank in FL?
Waterford Elementary ranks #1,170 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Waterford Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterford Elementary 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 Waterford Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterford Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Waterford Elementary a charter school?
No, Waterford Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waterford Elementary a Title I school?
No, Waterford Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterford Elementary?
43.7% of students at Waterford 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (407) 249-6410
- Area population (ZIP 32828)
- 69,937
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 32828; 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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