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Florida Virtual Middle School

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Florida Virtual Middle School ranks 440 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Virtual Grades 6-8

440^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 64% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Florida Virtual Middle School in Orlando, FL, is a statewide virtual school serving 2,559 students in grades 6-8, offering a flexible, at-home learning model that stands out for its efficiency and strong academic outcomes in advanced subjects. Part of the Fl Virtual district, which ranks in the 84th percentile among Florida districts, this school excels in reducing chronic absenteeism—just 10% compared to an average of 39.6% at nearby schools like Carver Middle and Memorial Middle. It also spends 34% less per student ($7,081) than the average of its peers, such as Horizon West Middle ($9,499), while achieving high proficiency in advanced coursework like Biology 1 (99%) and Algebra 1 (79%).

However, the school faces challenges in grade-level math and science, with only 42% of 7th graders proficient in FAST Math compared to the state average of 53%, and 8th-grade science proficiency at 49% versus 63% at Horizon West Middle. This "advanced course paradox" shows that while Florida Virtual Middle School accelerates top-tier students, it may struggle to support those at or below grade level in core skills. Additionally, the school has a higher student-teacher ratio (26.9:1) than the nearby average (19.4:1), which could impact individualized attention, though its virtual model allows for large-scale, asynchronous delivery.

Despite a gradual decline in state ranking from the 89th percentile in 2021 to the 64th percentile in 2025, Florida Virtual Middle School remains a strong option for families seeking flexibility and a focus on advanced sciences. It outperforms many high-poverty neighbors like Gotha Middle and Hunters Creek Middle in literacy, but lags behind top physical schools like Horizon West Middle in standard math and science instruction. This makes it an excellent choice for motivated students who thrive in independent learning environments, particularly in ELA and advanced science courses.

2,559

Students ?

26.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

32.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5422 Carrier Dr
Orlando, FL 32819

(800) 374-1430

District: Fl Virtual

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.6%

Hispanic:

32.3%

African American:

10.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 89th percentile in 2021 → 64th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (68% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 25 percentile points since 2021

!Large classes — about 27 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg65%

Florida avg62%

440^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 36%▼ down 26 pts since 2021

From top 11% (2021) to top 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 70Fl Virtual 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	61.8	440 of 1216	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.2	457 of 1205	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.2	364 of 1196	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.1	256 of 1177	78.2%	★★★★☆
2022	79.0	216 of 1148	81.2%	★★★★☆
2021	86.1	120 of 1136	89.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 199%+25 vs state

Geometry90%+34 vs state

Civics82%+5 vs state

Algebra 179%+16 vs state

English Language Arts75%+13 vs state

Math55%-3 vs state

Science49%-3 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 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 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Florida Virtual Middle School	Public, Virtual	6-8	5422 Carrier Dr	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Fl Virtual	No	No	Yes	Yes	(800) 374-1430	2,559	95	26.9	32.1%	1,217 (47.6%)	262 (10.2%)	826 (32.3%)	83 (3.2%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	165 (6.4%)	61.8	440^th of 1216 public middle schools	63.8%		60.2	457^th of 1205 public middle schools	62.1%	17	79.0	77.0	70.0	62.0	42.0	55.0	49.0	79.0	90.0	99.0	82.0
Westridge Middle	Public	6-8	3800 W Oak Ridge Rd	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 354-2640	1,136	57	19.9	60.5%	41 (3.6%)	508 (44.7%)	550 (48.4%)	17 (1.5%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.4%)	11 (1.0%)	23.5	996^th of 1216 public middle schools	18.1%		22.1	977^th of 1205 public middle schools	18.9%	19	36.0	39.0	37.0	42.0	38.0	55.0	41.0	94.0			62.0	$9,730	$1,328	$8,402
Southwest Middle	Public	6-8	6450 Dr Phillips Blvd	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 370-7200	1,290	67	19.2	33.1%	329 (25.5%)	267 (20.7%)	571 (44.3%)	92 (7.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	28 (2.2%)	52.1	592^nd of 1216 public middle schools	51.3%		47.7	627^th of 1205 public middle schools	48.0%	35	62.0	57.0	60.0	57.0	35.0	66.0	62.0	87.0	100.0		78.0	$10,680	$981	$9,699
Freedom Middle	Public	6-8	2850 Taft Vineland Rd	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-6130	1,150	59	19.4	35.6%	154 (13.4%)	130 (11.3%)	788 (68.5%)	53 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.6%)	17 (1.5%)	32.5	883^rd of 1216 public middle schools	27.4%		35.4	808^th of 1205 public middle schools	32.9%	75	47.0	54.0	49.0	45.0	28.0	51.0	47.0	80.0	100.0		71.0	$10,102	$817	$9,285
Chain Of Lakes Middle	Public	6-8	8700 Conroy Windermere Rd	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 909-5400	955	43	22.2	41.6%	125 (13.1%)	393 (41.2%)	394 (41.3%)	25 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	13 (1.4%)	21.6	1019^th of 1216 public middle schools	16.2%		24.1	950^th of 1205 public middle schools	21.2%	69	38.0	49.0	41.0	33.0	33.0	40.0	41.0	75.0			57.0	$9,867	$563	$9,302
Judson B Walker Middle	Public	6-8	150 Amidon Ln	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 858-3210	872	48	18.1	63.5%	56 (6.4%)	154 (17.7%)	637 (73.1%)	13 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	6 (0.7%)	22.9	1004^th of 1216 public middle schools	17.4%		17.9	1035^th of 1205 public middle schools	14.1%	31	42.0	43.0	43.0	34.0	37.0	48.0	38.0	93.0			56.0	$10,425	$1,544	$8,880
Memorial Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	2220 W 29th St	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 245-1810	712	40	17.8	69.2%	20 (2.8%)	464 (65.2%)	215 (30.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	5 (0.7%)	19	1044^th of 1216 public middle schools	14.1%		14.1	1073^rd of 1205 public middle schools	11.0%	29	38.0	46.0	33.0	39.0	34.0	49.0	29.0	82.0			52.0	$13,668	$2,627	$11,041
Carver Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	4500 W Columbia St	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 296-5110	639	38	16.8	75.1%	10 (1.6%)	544 (85.1%)	78 (12.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	24.8	980^th of 1216 public middle schools	19.4%		20.4	995^th of 1205 public middle schools	17.4%	15	43.0	47.0	34.0	39.0	36.0	56.0	40.0	89.0			64.0	$14,670	$2,729	$11,941
Gotha Middle	Public	6-8	9155 Gotha Rd	Windermere	34786	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 521-2360	988	50	19.7	36.8%	267 (27.0%)	355 (35.9%)	284 (28.7%)	49 (5.0%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	28 (2.8%)	56.9	514^th of 1216 public middle schools	57.7%		53.1	547^th of 1205 public middle schools	54.6%	33	66.0	55.0	61.0	64.0	20.0	68.0	66.0	91.0	98.0		76.0	$10,716	$811	$9,905
Hunters Creek Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	13400 Town Loop Blvd	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 858-4620	1,057	54	19.5	23.6%	188 (17.8%)	56 (5.3%)	715 (67.6%)	74 (7.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	20 (1.9%)	70.3	328^th of 1216 public middle schools	73.0%		68.4	342^nd of 1205 public middle schools	71.6%	14	71.0	62.0	66.0	87.0	47.0	82.0	64.0	95.0	100.0		72.0	$10,359	$594	$9,764

Frequently Asked Questions about Florida Virtual Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Florida Virtual Middle School?

Students at Florida Virtual Middle School are 48% White, 32% Hispanic, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Florida Virtual Middle School in?

Fl Virtual

How many students attend Florida Virtual Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,559 students attended Florida Virtual Middle School.

Is Florida Virtual Middle School a good school?

Florida Virtual Middle School ranks 440^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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2024–25 attendance dataNewAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

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