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Hidden Oaks Elementary

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Hidden Oaks Elementary ranks 493 rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

493^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 78% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Hidden Oaks Elementary in Orlando, FL, is a mid-sized school serving 403 students in grades PK-5 within the Orange district, and it has recently emerged as a rising star with a 4-star rating and a jump to the 78th percentile statewide in the 2025-2026 school year.

This school stands out for its exceptional science program, with 85% of 5th graders proficient in science—a full 25 percentage points higher than both the district and state averages, and the highest among nearby schools like Cypress Springs (74%) and Andover Elementary (87%). Hidden Oaks also excels in early literacy and math, with 81% of 3rd graders proficient in both subjects, outperforming district averages by 14-18 points. The school invests heavily in its students, spending $16,587 per pupil—the highest among its peers—which supports a low student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1, among the best in the area. This combination of resources and results has driven a remarkable improvement trajectory, moving from the 47th percentile in 2022-2023 to its current high ranking, a shift unmatched by nearby schools like Vista Pointe Elementary or Pinar Elementary.

Despite these strengths, Hidden Oaks faces two key challenges. A persistent "4th grade slump" sees proficiency drop to 54% in ELA and 66% in math, well below its 3rd and 5th-grade performance, suggesting a curriculum gap that, if addressed, could boost the school even higher. Additionally, chronic absenteeism remains high at 29.5%, nearly double that of top performers like Cypress Springs (15.3%) and Vista Lakes Elementary (18.3%), though it has improved from a peak of 47.2%. The school serves a mixed socioeconomic population, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 43.67%, and is outperforming expectations given its demographic profile. Overall, Hidden Oaks is a school on a strong upward trajectory, with standout science and early-grade programs, but it has clear opportunities for growth in 4th grade and attendance.

403

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,587

Per pupil spending ?

43.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9051 Suburban Dr
Orlando, FL 32829

(407) 249-6350

District: Orange

Students who attend Hidden Oaks Elementary usually attend:

High:

Colonial High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.8%

White:

16.4%

African American:

13.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 48th percentile in 2016 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (74% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Florida elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 30 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school74%

District avg65%

Florida avg62%

493^rd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 22%▲ up 30 pts since 2016

From bottom 48% (2016) to top 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

50^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	75.5	493 of 2240	78.0%	★★★★☆
2025	71.5	591 of 2258	73.8%	★★★★☆
2024	68.7	667 of 2256	70.4%	★★★★☆
2023	45.6	1195 of 2240	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.6	896 of 2219	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.7	923 of 2247	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.9	821 of 2182	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.6	1012 of 2118	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	65.2	724 of 2112	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	47.7	1092 of 2087	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	46.5	1100 of 2064	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	56.1	876 of 2029	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.4	829 of 1984	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.2	947 of 1985	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	48.0	1075 of 1919	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	44.3	1094 of 1847	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	42.8	1087 of 1789	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	46.2	1015 of 1786	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	54.9	771 of 1688	54.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science85%+25 vs state

Math76%+11 vs state

English Language Arts70%+9 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 Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hidden Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9051 Suburban Dr	Orlando	32829	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 249-6350	403	30	13.4	43.7%	66 (16.4%)	53 (13.2%)	253 (62.8%)	10 (2.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.5%)	75.5	493^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	78.0%		71.5	591^st of 2258 public elementary schools	73.8%	98	81.0	54.0	73.0				81.0	66.0	80.0				85.0							$16,587	$1,084	$15,504
Vista Lakes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6050 Lake Champlain Dr	Orlando	32829	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 207-4991	520	36	14.4	34.8%	102 (19.6%)	46 (8.8%)	325 (62.5%)	27 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	17 (3.3%)	67.2	704^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.6%		73.3	545^th of 2258 public elementary schools	75.9%	159	67.0	66.0	72.0				72.0	60.0	72.0				73.0							$13,838	$1,184	$12,653
Pinar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3701 Anthony Ln	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6380	342	26	13.1	66.7%	35 (10.2%)	47 (13.7%)	252 (73.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.0%)	39	1428^th of 2240 public elementary schools	36.3%		46.8	1185^th of 2258 public elementary schools	47.5%	243	53.0	43.0	67.0				56.0	62.0	40.0				63.0							$15,929	$1,687	$14,241
Three Points Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4001 S Goldenrod Rd	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 207-3800	447	34	13.1	69.1%	31 (6.9%)	30 (6.7%)	367 (82.1%)	11 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	27.8	1717^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.3%		21	1875^th of 2258 public elementary schools	17.0%	158	53.0	41.0	49.0				49.0	31.0	64.0				57.0							$15,782	$2,382	$13,400
Vista Pointe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6900 Market Place Dr	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 317-3200	488	33	14.7	53.5%	38 (7.8%)	73 (15.0%)	356 (73.0%)	13 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	59.2	900^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.8%		49	1133^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	49.8%	233	68.0	55.0	65.0				71.0	68.0	53.0				73.0							$13,352	$1,389	$11,964
Renaissance Charter School At Goldenrod	Public, Charter	K-8	6004 S Goldenrod Rd	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 536-2952	1,129	68	16.6	78.7%	78 (6.9%)	148 (13.1%)	877 (77.7%)	14 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	9 (0.8%)	26.3	1754^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.7%		37.2	1441^st of 2258 public elementary schools	36.2%	313	46.0	36.0	50.0	54.0	56.0	63.0	64.0	48.0	43.0	51.0	65.0	51.0	47.0	50.0	89.0	92.0	97.0	100.0	79.0	$8,754	$359	$8,396
Cypress Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10401 Cypress Pavilion Pkwy	Orlando	32825	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 249-6950	619	44	14.0	32.3%	186 (30.0%)	61 (9.9%)	289 (46.7%)	46 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (5.8%)	86.3	223^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	90.0%		86.9	247^th of 2258 public elementary schools	89.1%	24	84.0	69.0	78.0				90.0	85.0	80.0				74.0							$14,361	$1,098	$13,262
Deerwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1356 S Econlockhatchee Trl	Orlando	32825	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 249-6320	472	33	14.3	40.3%	289 (61.2%)	51 (10.8%)	104 (22.0%)	16 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	5 (1.1%)	75.2	501^st of 2240 public elementary schools	77.6%		69.5	654^th of 2258 public elementary schools	71.0%	153	72.0	77.0	71.0				80.0	81.0	58.0				71.0							$14,318	$1,047	$13,271
Ventura Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4400 Woodgate Blvd	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6400	577	40	14.4	61.5%	37 (6.4%)	72 (12.5%)	452 (78.3%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	22	1873^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	16.4%		20.2	1901^st of 2258 public elementary schools	15.8%	28	46.0	38.0	46.0				60.0	45.0	39.0				48.0							$13,905	$1,931	$11,973
Andover Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 Sanctuary Point Blvd	Orlando	32825	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 658-6800	629	41	15.3	38.8%	148 (23.5%)	105 (16.7%)	322 (51.2%)	39 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.1%)	80	390^th of 2240 public elementary schools	82.6%		78.9	427^th of 2258 public elementary schools	81.1%	37	67.0	87.0	74.0				72.0	78.0	72.0				87.0							$13,584	$1,287	$12,297

Frequently Asked Questions about Hidden Oaks Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Hidden Oaks Elementary?

Students at Hidden Oaks Elementary are 63% Hispanic, 16% White, 13% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Hidden Oaks Elementary in?

Orange

Is Hidden Oaks Elementary a good school?

Hidden Oaks Elementary ranks 493^rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Hidden Oaks Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hidden Oaks Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Colonial High

How many students attend Hidden Oaks Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 403 students attended Hidden Oaks Elementary.

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