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#1661 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 44% in state

Zellwood Elementary

Elementary School · Orange · Zellwood, FL

An Orange elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3551 WASHINGTON ST, Zellwood, FL 32798

  • Math 49% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-11.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$11,656
Chronic Absenteeism28.7%

Students at Zellwood Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
48%
2013
ELA
48%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

59.9%

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 Zellwood 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$60,337

Median home value

$148,300

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

90.7%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32798; 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
Hampden Dubose AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–120.5 mi267Compare →
Tangerine SchoolhousePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–32.6 mi11Compare →
Wolf Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–53.5 mi658Compare →
Kelly Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–83.8 mi1,082Compare →

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
#102 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

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

About Zellwood Elementary

Zellwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Zellwood, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 529 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,661 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Zellwood Elementary

What grades does Zellwood Elementary serve?

Zellwood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Zellwood Elementary?

Zellwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 529 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Zellwood Elementary?

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

How does Zellwood Elementary rank in FL?

Zellwood Elementary ranks #1,661 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Zellwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Zellwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Zellwood Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Zellwood Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Zellwood Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Zellwood Elementary a Title I school?

No, Zellwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zellwood Elementary?

59.9% of students at Zellwood 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
529
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.7%
Area population (ZIP 32798)
2,159
Area median age
67.1
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 32798; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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