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Tangelo Park Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1821^st

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of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 19% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Tangelo Park Elementary in Orlando, FL, is a public school serving 491 students in grades PK-5 within the Orange district, located in a high-poverty community where nearly 69% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school has historically faced academic challenges, ranking in the bottom 10% of Florida elementary schools for years, but recent data shows a promising turnaround—climbing from the 1st percentile in 2021 to the 19th percentile in 2025-2026 and earning a 1-star rating for the first time in several years.

The most critical issue at Tangelo Park is chronic absenteeism, which directly impacts learning. In 2023-2024, the rate was 48.3%, more than three times higher than the state average and far exceeding nearby schools like Bay Meadows Elementary (15.2%) and Dr. Phillips Elementary (16.9%). Even lower-performing neighbors like Millennia Gardens Elementary (36.0%) and Sadler Elementary (36.9%) have rates nearly 12 points lower. This persistent challenge—above 43% for four years—makes it difficult for the school to achieve consistent academic gains. However, there is a bright spot: 3rd-grade math proficiency reached 75% in 2025-2026, the highest among comparable low-performing schools like Palmetto Elementary (24%) and Shingle Creek Elementary (51%), and well above district and state averages. This suggests an effective intervention in that grade, though 4th and 5th-grade math proficiency lags behind.

Interestingly, Tangelo Park spends more per student ($12,021) than higher-performing neighbors like Dr. Phillips ($11,228) and Bay Meadows ($11,734), indicating that financial resources alone aren't the solution—addressing absenteeism and replicating the 3rd-grade math success across all grades are key. The school's upward trajectory is encouraging, but the pace of improvement is slow. Additionally, the proximity of Florida Virtual Elementary School (0.23 miles away) with its much lower absenteeism rate (8.6%) may be drawing families who can provide at-home support, potentially concentrating higher-needs students at Tangelo Park. For parents, this school offers a dedicated community making strides, but attendance and consistent academic support remain critical areas to watch.

491

Students ?

16.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,021

Per pupil spending ?

68.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5115 Anzio St
Orlando, FL 32819

(407) 354-2630

District: Orange

Students who attend Tangelo Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Westridge Middle
High:	Lake Buena Vista High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

61.5%

Hispanic:

31.4%

White:

3.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 1st percentile in 2021 → 19th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 19th (2026) from a 1st-percentile low (2021)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (46% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (19th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (45% vs 29% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school46%

District avg65%

Florida avg62%

1,821^st of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 19%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From bottom 10% (2016) to bottom 19% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

135^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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	23.8	1821 of 2240	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	24.8	1786 of 2258	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.8	1601 of 2256	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	13.7	2061 of 2240	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	4.9	2215 of 2247	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	6.1	2118 of 2182	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	7.9	2038 of 2118	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	9.2	2016 of 2112	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	14.6	1875 of 2087	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	33.6	1424 of 2064	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	45.8	1099 of 2029	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	67.9	618 of 1984	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	71.8	554 of 1985	72.1%	★★★★☆
2010	52.3	982 of 1919	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	45.1	1080 of 1847	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	50.9	928 of 1789	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	25.0	1420 of 1786	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	21.8	1376 of 1688	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math54%-10 vs state

Science47%-13 vs state

English Language Arts38%-22 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, November 16, 2017

My child goes here. I can honestly say that I am in awe of the schools renovation. I know it's been a "A" school for a while. My child personally loves it there. The teachers are passionate and encourage parents to their part also. Which in my opinion is great. The principal is a great woman who is bilingual and very understanding. The school is genuinely a warm safe place. The neighborhood used to be bad but it has changed over past decade. It is a great neighborhood now and has been sponsored by Mr. Harris Rosen for a while. I highly recommend any parent who wants exceptional education for their child to tangelo park elementary. You have to see it with your own eyes to believe me. Based on the record the neighborhood had it can be a bit unbelievable how night and day this neighborhood has transformed.and the school essentially Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
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
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
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
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
Palmetto Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2015 Duskin Ave	Orlando	32839	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 858-3150	1,006	56	17.9	66.4%	40 (4.0%)	535 (53.2%)	389 (38.7%)	17 (1.7%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	16 (1.6%)	9	2157^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.7%		9.5	2159^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.4%	2	30.0	30.0	42.0	24.0	43.0	29.0	47.0	$10,665	$1,372	$9,293
Millennia Gardens Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3515 Gardens Ridge Way	Orlando	32839	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 845-0565	657	42	15.6	61.0%	48 (7.3%)	280 (42.6%)	305 (46.4%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.9%)	15.5	2028^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.5%		23.4	1814^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.7%	214	43.0	38.0	49.0	50.0	38.0	35.0	41.0	$12,404	$1,806	$10,598
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Tangelo Park Elementary

How many students attend Tangelo Park Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 491 students attended Tangelo Park Elementary.

What district is Tangelo Park Elementary in?

Orange

What is the racial makeup of Tangelo Park Elementary?

Students at Tangelo Park Elementary are 62% African American, 31% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Tangelo Park Elementary a good school?

Tangelo Park Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.7% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Tangelo Park Elementary attend?

Students who attend Tangelo Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westridge Middle
High : Lake Buena Vista High School

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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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