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Dr. Phillips Elementary

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Dr. Phillips Elementary ranks 268 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

268^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Dr. Phillips Elementary in Orlando, FL, is a high-performing public school serving 638 students in grades PK through 5 within the Orange district, known for its strong academic outcomes and efficient use of resources.

This school consistently earns top ratings, including a 5-star ranking from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year, and places in the 88th percentile statewide. Test scores are well above district and state averages, with English Language Arts proficiency ranging from 75% to 83% and math from 74% to 84%. The school also boasts a very low chronic absenteeism rate of just 16.9%, which is less than half the district average and a sign of strong student engagement. While spending per student ($11,228) is slightly below nearby schools, Dr. Phillips achieves these results efficiently, likely supported by a strong parent community. One area for potential focus is 5th-grade math, which, while still strong, has been the lowest-performing subject in recent years.

Dr. Phillips is part of a "high-performance corridor" with nearby Bay Meadows Elementary and Palm Lake Elementary, all within about two miles and sharing high test scores and low poverty rates. In contrast, schools like Tangelo Park Elementary and Millennia Elementary, just a few miles away, face significant challenges with higher poverty and lower proficiency. This stark local contrast highlights how neighborhood conditions can heavily influence school performance. Overall, Dr. Phillips Elementary offers a stable, high-quality education with a strong track record of academic excellence and community support.

638

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,228

Per pupil spending ?

25.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6909 Dr Phillips Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819

(407) 354-2600

District: Orange

Students who attend Dr. Phillips Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Southwest Middle
High:	Dr. Phillips High

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.3%

Hispanic:

32.3%

Asian:

9.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 87th percentile in 2016 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (78% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Orange

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school78%

District avg65%

Florida avg62%

268^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	84.7	268 of 2240	88.0%	★★★★☆
2025	85.1	289 of 2258	87.2%	★★★★☆
2024	89.6	191 of 2256	91.5%	★★★★★
2023	82.2	360 of 2240	83.9%	★★★★☆
2022	77.1	480 of 2219	78.4%	★★★★☆
2021	86.2	283 of 2247	87.4%	★★★★☆
2019	86.0	265 of 2182	87.9%	★★★★☆
2018	87.0	232 of 2118	89.0%	★★★★☆
2017	85.9	247 of 2112	88.3%	★★★★☆
2016	85.2	265 of 2087	87.3%	★★★★☆
2014	87.9	188 of 2064	90.9%	★★★★★
2013	88.8	170 of 2029	91.6%	★★★★★
2012	88.8	156 of 1984	92.1%	★★★★★
2011	81.2	327 of 1985	83.5%	★★★★☆
2010	85.8	199 of 1919	89.6%	★★★★☆
2009	86.1	191 of 1847	89.7%	★★★★☆
2008	85.3	198 of 1789	88.9%	★★★★☆
2007	83.8	242 of 1786	86.5%	★★★★☆
2006	87.2	172 of 1688	89.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math79%+15 vs state

English Language Arts78%+18 vs state

Science76%+16 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, August 7, 2018

This is a great school with compassionate, focused, goal oriented teachers, staff and administrators! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Been at this school now for 7yrs with 2 different children. Both of my children have been/are currently in the "gifted" program. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, November 16, 2013

I like the school. I have a third grader and a kindergartener. My third grader is in the gifted class and loves his teacher. He is always happy to go to school. My kindergartener also loves his teacher and is doing well. He is on the young side so I find the curriculum challenging for him at times, but that is better than too easy. They both attend extended day at the school which is very helpful as a working parent. Both of them have made lots of friends. My youngest was picked on once at extended day, but the staff took care of it swiftly and no incidents since then. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, January 9, 2013

I am very unhappy with this school. My 3rd grader is called horrible things daily by other students. The teachers do nothing to take disciplinary action. It's such a disappointment that a school which is rated so highly can allow their students to fall behind due to bullying issues. It's NEVER appropriate for a 9 year old to be cussing out another 9 year old. Close Quote

Schools Near Dr. Phillips Elementary

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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 Geometry (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 Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dr. Phillips Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6909 Dr Phillips Blvd	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 354-2600	638	38	16.7	25.2%	308 (48.3%)	40 (6.3%)	206 (32.3%)	58 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (3.9%)	84.7	268^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.0%		85.1	289^th of 2258 public elementary schools	87.2%	21	83.0	77.0	75.0				81.0	84.0	74.0				76.0					$11,228	$732	$10,496
Palm Lake Elementary	Public	K-5	8000 Pin Oak Dr	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 354-2610	574	36	15.9	31.5%	229 (39.9%)	60 (10.5%)	213 (37.1%)	45 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (4.4%)	79.3	403^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	82.0%		73.5	542^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	76.0%	139	78.0	75.0	70.0				77.0	76.0	70.0				77.0					$12,926	$1,132	$11,794
Bay Meadows Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9150 S Apopka Vineland Rd	Orlando	32836	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 876-7500	764	51	14.9	20.2%	345 (45.2%)	54 (7.1%)	209 (27.4%)	112 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.6%)	91.6	100^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.5%		91.5	120^th of 2258 public elementary schools	94.7%	20	83.0	82.0	86.0				88.0	87.0	78.0				89.0					$11,734	$836	$10,897
Florida Virtual Elementary School	Public, Virtual	K-5	5422 Carrier Dr	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Fl Virtual	No	No	Yes	Yes	(800) 374-1430	2,145	93	23.0	39.9%	881 (41.1%)	281 (13.1%)	720 (33.6%)	85 (4.0%)	4 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	168 (7.8%)	48.3	1185^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.1%		49.3	1128^th of 2258 public elementary schools	50.0%	57	61.0	69.0	66.0				56.0	57.0	52.0				53.0
Tangelo Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5115 Anzio St	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 354-2630	491	30	16.3	68.8%	18 (3.7%)	302 (61.5%)	154 (31.4%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	9 (1.8%)	23.8	1821^st of 2240 public elementary schools	18.7%		24.8	1786^th of 2258 public elementary schools	20.9%	35	45.0	33.0	36.0				75.0	42.0	43.0				47.0					$12,021	$2,519	$9,502
Windy Ridge K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	3900 Beech Tree Dr	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 296-5100	1,136	74	15.3	23.6%	294 (25.9%)	108 (9.5%)	593 (52.2%)	100 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	38 (3.3%)	62.5	825^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.2%		71.1	608^th of 2258 public elementary schools	73.1%	217	60.0	62.0	62.0	83.0	67.0	73.0	57.0	74.0	62.0	85.0	41.0	92.0	66.0	74.0	95.0	100.0	78.0	$12,066	$778	$11,287
Millennia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5301 Cypress Creek Dr	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 355-5730	858	56	15.3	41.7%	105 (12.2%)	233 (27.2%)	465 (54.2%)	37 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	16 (1.9%)	15.3	2030^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.4%		16.1	2009^th of 2258 public elementary schools	11.0%	21	48.0	47.0	41.0				45.0	31.0	36.0				42.0					$11,652	$836	$10,817
Sand Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8301 Buena Vista Woods Blvd	Orlando	32836	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 903-7400	733	46	15.9	32.3%	257 (35.1%)	41 (5.6%)	333 (45.4%)	83 (11.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.3%)	55.3	1009^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.0%		45.7	1213^th of 2258 public elementary schools	46.3%	204	66.0	57.0	61.0				61.0	69.0	57.0				68.0					$12,060	$871	$11,190
Shingle Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5620 Harcourt Ave	Orlando	32839	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 354-2650	633	40	15.8	65.6%	18 (2.8%)	321 (50.7%)	272 (43.0%)	13 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.5%)	21.6	1885^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.8%		23.9	1801^st of 2258 public elementary schools	20.2%	84	43.0	42.0	42.0				51.0	62.0	41.0				44.0					$12,234	$2,347	$9,887
Sadler Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4000 W Oak Ridge Rd	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 354-2620	705	46	15.3	57.0%	55 (7.8%)	140 (19.9%)	496 (70.4%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.9%)	22.1	1872^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	16.4%		12.9	2083^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	7.8%	211	28.0	45.0	52.0				39.0	56.0	51.0				51.0					$11,387	$1,421	$9,967

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Phillips Elementary

Is Dr. Phillips Elementary a good school?

Dr. Phillips Elementary ranks 268^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Dr. Phillips Elementary in?

Orange

What is the racial makeup of Dr. Phillips Elementary?

Students at Dr. Phillips Elementary are 48% White, 32% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Dr. Phillips Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dr. Phillips Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southwest Middle
High : Dr. Phillips High

How many students attend Dr. Phillips Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 638 students attended Dr. Phillips Elementary.

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