Three Points Elementary

Three Points Elementary is a public school in Orlando, FL, serving 447 students in grades PK-5 within the Orange district, where a high percentage of families face economic challenges. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Florida elementary schools for the past decade, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for ten consecutive years. Its most pressing issue is chronic absenteeism, which reached 41.6% in the 2023-2024 school year—more than double the rate at nearby high-performing schools like Vista Lakes Elementary (18.3%) and significantly higher than Hidden Oaks Elementary (29.5%). This attendance challenge is a key factor driving the school's academic struggles.

Academically, Three Points shows a troubling pattern, particularly in 4th grade. In the 2025-2026 school year, only 31% of 4th graders were proficient in math—the lowest score among all nearby schools and less than half the district average of 67%. This represents a sharp drop from the school's own 3rd-grade math proficiency of 49%, suggesting a "4th-grade slump" that is not as pronounced in neighboring schools. English Language Arts scores also decline from 53% in 3rd grade to 41% in 4th grade. However, there is a bright spot: 5th-grade science scores reached 57% proficiency, close to the state average of 60%, which may indicate a strong teacher or targeted program in that subject.

Interestingly, Three Points spends $15,782 per student—more than several higher-performing nearby schools like Vista Pointe Elementary ($13,352) and Lake George Elementary ($13,793)—yet outcomes remain low. This suggests that the school's challenges, driven by high poverty and absenteeism, are not easily solved by funding alone. The contrast with schools like Hidden Oaks and Vista Lakes, which are less than 1.5 miles away but serve populations with lower poverty rates and much better attendance, highlights how these factors strongly influence academic success. For parents, Three Points offers a dedicated staff working with a high-needs population, but the data shows significant hurdles in attendance and core academic skills.