Summary
Pineloch Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 750 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 32 out of 67 districts in the state.
Despite the additional resources directed to Pineloch Elementary, with spending per student ranging from $10,215 to $17,383, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Florida elementary schools, with a 1-star or 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is well below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Pineloch Elementary's proficiency rates were 30% in 3rd grade ELA, 44% in 4th grade ELA, and 36% in 5th grade ELA, compared to the district averages of 59%, 58%, and 57%, respectively. The school also has very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 39.9%, significantly higher than the district and state averages.
Comparing Pineloch Elementary to nearby schools, such as Pershing School, Blankner K-8, and Legends Academy Charter, highlights the significant gaps in performance. These nearby schools generally outperform Pineloch Elementary on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and better overall rankings. The high chronic absenteeism rates and the school's high percentage of students from low-income families, as indicated by the free and reduced lunch rates, may be contributing factors to the academic challenges faced by Pineloch Elementary.
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