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Rock Lake Elementary

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Rock Lake Elementary ranks 405 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

405^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Rock Lake Elementary in Orlando, FL, is a public school serving 340 students from Pre-K through 5th grade in the Orange district, and it has become a standout success story in a high-poverty area. After years of struggling, the school has made a remarkable turnaround, rising from the 9th percentile in 2020-2021 to the 82nd percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 4-star rating. This is especially impressive given that over 82% of its students qualify for free or reduced lunch, a metric that often correlates with lower performance. Rock Lake now outperforms nearby traditional schools like Washington Shores Elementary (25th percentile) and Ivey Lane Elementary (48th percentile), and its test scores rival those of high-performing charter schools in the area.

What truly sets Rock Lake apart is its consistent academic excellence across all subjects. In the most recent school year, 4th graders achieved an 89% proficiency rate in math—22 points above the district average—and an 81% proficiency rate in English Language Arts. Fifth graders also shined in science, with an 88% proficiency rate, far exceeding state and district averages. The school invests heavily in its students, spending over $17,000 per pupil, which is significantly more than nearby charters like Orlando Science Elementary Charter (about $9,970 per student). This funding likely supports smaller class sizes and targeted interventions that drive such strong results.

Despite its academic success, Rock Lake faces a challenge with chronic absenteeism, which stood at 38.9% in 2023-2024—higher than the district and state averages. However, the fact that the school achieves top-tier scores even with this hurdle underscores the effectiveness of its instruction when students are in class. Located just 0.64 miles from the high-performing Orlando Science Elementary Charter, Rock Lake demonstrates that with significant investment and strong leadership, a school can close the achievement gap and become a beacon of success in a challenging district.

340

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,331

Per pupil spending ?

82.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

408 N Tampa Ave
Orlando, FL 32805

(407) 245-1880

District: Orange

Students who attend Rock Lake Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Carver Middle
High:	Jones High

Racial breakdown:

African American:

81.8%

Hispanic:

15.3%

White:

2.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 15th percentile in 2016 → 82nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (77% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Florida elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 67 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (39% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school77%

District avg65%

Florida avg62%

405^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 67 pts since 2016

From bottom 15% (2016) to top 18% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

40^th of 161Elementary Schools in the Orange

30^th of 70Orange among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	79.2	405 of 2240	81.9%	★★★★☆
2025	77.4	462 of 2258	79.5%	★★★★☆
2024	63.4	786 of 2256	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.0	736 of 2240	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	24.6	1706 of 2219	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	13.4	2040 of 2247	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	16.8	1919 of 2182	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	3.1	2093 of 2118	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	22.8	1703 of 2112	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	18.6	1774 of 2087	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	25.5	1617 of 2064	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	16.0	1819 of 2029	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	17.1	1719 of 1984	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	19.2	1705 of 1985	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	15.3	1714 of 1919	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	29.9	1402 of 1847	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	36.8	1209 of 1789	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	28.4	1346 of 1786	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	11.5	1544 of 1688	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science88%+28 vs state

Math80%+16 vs state

English Language Arts71%+11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rock Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	408 N Tampa Ave	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 245-1880	340	25	13.6	82.9%	7 (2.1%)	278 (81.8%)	52 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	79.2	405^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.9%		77.4	462^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	79.5%	57	66.0	81.0	65.0				70.0	89.0	84.0				88.0				$17,331	$4,296	$13,035
Orlando Science Charter School K-8	Public, Charter	K-8	2600 Technology Drive	Orlando	32804	Orange County	Orange	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(407) 299-6595	626	36	17.3	9.6%	143 (22.8%)	80 (12.8%)	178 (28.4%)	179 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	43 (6.9%)	81.4	353^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	84.2%					(n/a)	75.0	86.0	72.0	81.0	86.0		76.0	84.0	68.0	77.0	96.0	100.0	81.0		100.0	96.0	$9,368	$00	$9,368
Orlando Science Elementary Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	2611 Technology Dr	Orlando	32804	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 299-6595	721	41	17.5	24.4%	138 (19.1%)	138 (19.1%)	146 (20.2%)	248 (34.4%)	9 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	39 (5.4%)	91	113^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.0%		90.9	137^th of 2258 public elementary schools	93.9%	24	86.0	83.0	88.0				87.0	83.0	81.0				79.0				$9,970	$00	$9,970
Orange Center Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	621 S Texas Ave	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 296-6480	342	25	13.6	76.9%	10 (2.9%)	275 (80.4%)	53 (15.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	27.4	1733^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	22.6%		22.3	1838^th of 2258 public elementary schools	18.6%	105	51.0	54.0	38.0				62.0	48.0	47.0				46.0				$15,938	$3,248	$12,691
Ocps Academic Center For Excellence	Public	PK, KG-8	701 W Livingston St	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 866-1280	824	52	15.8	81.4%	19 (2.3%)	677 (82.2%)	102 (12.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	21 (2.5%)	10	2143^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	4.3%		7.5	2190^th of 2258 public elementary schools	3.0%	47	33.0	39.0	28.0	31.0	31.0	32.0	47.0	51.0	27.0	28.0	13.0	37.0	39.0	28.0	77.0	63.0	$14,150	$2,666	$11,484
Legends Academy Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3032 Monte Carlo Trl	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 245-8711	220	15	14.6	69.1%	2 (0.9%)	198 (90.0%)	19 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)																	$13,579	$2,762	$10,817
Washington Shores Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	944 W Lake Mann Dr	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6540	301	20	15.0	84.7%	3 (1.0%)	256 (85.0%)	37 (12.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	29.8	1670^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.4%		32.7	1562^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	30.8%	108	40.0	23.0	63.0				49.0	47.0	57.0				80.0				$16,882	$3,866	$13,015
Lake Silver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2401 N Rio Grande Ave	Orlando	32804	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 245-1850	452	30	15.0	68.1%	67 (14.8%)	295 (65.3%)	71 (15.7%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	11.5	2115^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.6%		37.3	1439^th of 2258 public elementary schools	36.3%	676	45.0	39.0	45.0				34.0	30.0	37.0				38.0				$15,610	$2,202	$13,408
Lake Eola Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	135 N Magnolia Ave	Orlando	32801	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 246-0900	190	12	15.8		55 (28.9%)	56 (29.5%)	63 (33.2%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.3%)	41.5	1359^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.3%		45	1221^st of 2258 public elementary schools	45.9%	138	59.0	67.0	53.0	52.0	50.0	48.0	53.0	67.0	65.0	22.0	44.0	9.0	53.0	33.0	58.0		$11,545	$00	$11,545
Ivey Lane Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	209 Silverton St	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6420	284	18	15.7	82.4%	4 (1.4%)	228 (80.3%)	45 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	49.1	1160^th of 2240 public elementary schools	48.2%		33.3	1545^th of 2258 public elementary schools	31.6%	385	52.0	38.0	54.0				73.0	66.0	71.0				68.0				$16,853	$4,093	$12,760

Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Lake Elementary

How many students attend Rock Lake Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 340 students attended Rock Lake Elementary.

What district is Rock Lake Elementary in?

Orange

Is Rock Lake Elementary a good school?

Rock Lake Elementary ranks 405^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Rock Lake Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rock Lake Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carver Middle
High : Jones High

What is the racial makeup of Rock Lake Elementary?

Students at Rock Lake Elementary are 82% African American, 15% Hispanic, 2% White.

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