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Hamlin Middle

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Hamlin Middle ranks 205 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

205^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 83% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Hamlin Middle in Winter Garden, FL, is a high-performing public school serving 953 students in grades 6-8 within the Orange district, situated in a rapidly growing suburban area. This school has consistently earned a top 20% ranking statewide for four years, with exceptional academic results that far exceed district and state averages—for example, 86% proficiency in 8th-grade math versus 67% district-wide, and 89% in civics compared to 75%.

What truly sets Hamlin apart is its combination of strong academics and very low chronic absenteeism (20%), which is dramatically better than nearby schools like Chain Of Lakes Middle (43.2%) and Southwest Middle (37.3%). The school also excels in advanced coursework, with a perfect 100% proficiency on the Geometry EOC and 94% on Algebra 1, giving students a strong foundation for high school. While Hamlin shares a common challenge with all area schools—a noticeable dip in 7th-grade math proficiency—its overall performance remains remarkably stable and efficient, achieving top-tier results without being the highest-funded school in the area.

Interestingly, Hamlin's success highlights a broader pattern in Winter Garden, where schools like Bridgewater Middle also perform well, while Lakeview Middle struggles despite being just a few miles away. This contrast underscores how community factors can influence outcomes, but Hamlin's consistent excellence—ranking second only to Bridgewater in its vicinity—makes it a standout choice for families seeking a supportive, high-achieving environment for their middle schooler.

953

Students ?

20.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,977

Per pupil spending ?

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

16025 Silver Grove Blvd
Winter Garden, FL 34787

(407) 317-3200

District: Orange

Feeder schools for Hamlin Middle:

Elementary:	Hamlin Elementary
	Summerlake Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.4%

Hispanic:

34.5%

African American:

6.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 84th percentile in 2023 → 83rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (80% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Florida middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Orange

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school80%

District avg62%

Florida avg61%

205^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 17%▼ down 1 pts since 2023

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 43Middle 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	78.7	205 of 1216	83.1%	★★★★☆
2025	81.4	192 of 1205	84.1%	★★★★☆
2024	80.9	189 of 1196	84.2%	★★★★☆
2023	80.7	189 of 1177	83.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Algebra 194%+31 vs state

Civics89%+12 vs state

Math77%+18 vs state

Science77%+25 vs state

English Language Arts75%+13 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hamlin Middle	Public	6-8	16025 Silver Grove Blvd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 317-3200	953	47	20.2	8.7%	490 (51.4%)	57 (6.0%)	329 (34.5%)	53 (5.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (2.3%)	78.7	205^th of 1216 public middle schools	83.1%		81.4	192^nd of 1205 public middle schools	84.1%	13	73.0	78.0	73.0	75.0	51.0	86.0	77.0	94.0	100.0	89.0	$9,977	$559	$9,418
Bridgewater Middle	Public	6-8	5600 Tiny Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 905-3710	1,178	57	20.6	11.2%	607 (51.5%)	63 (5.3%)	370 (31.4%)	103 (8.7%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.4%)	29 (2.5%)	83.1	152^nd of 1216 public middle schools	87.5%		83.3	166^th of 1205 public middle schools	86.2%	14	79.0	78.0	80.0	77.0	68.0	84.0	79.0	99.0	98.0	88.0	$10,075	$807	$9,268
Water Spring Middle School	Public	6-8	10393 Seidel Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 317-3200	1,064	48	22.1	8.8%	429 (40.3%)	52 (4.9%)	504 (47.4%)	51 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (2.5%)	71.4	313^th of 1216 public middle schools	74.3%		70.4	326^th of 1205 public middle schools	72.9%	13	68.0	72.0	67.0	81.0	36.0	77.0	61.0	90.0	100.0	83.0	$8,494	$493	$8,001
Horizon West Middle	Public	6-8	8200 Tattant Blvd	Windermere	34786	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 905-3731	1,333	66	20.1	15.7%	409 (30.7%)	60 (4.5%)	733 (55.0%)	92 (6.9%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (2.6%)	71.6	308^th of 1216 public middle schools	74.7%		67.2	354^th of 1205 public middle schools	70.6%	46	73.0	70.0	66.0	80.0	57.0	75.0	63.0	96.0	100.0	79.0	$9,499	$719	$8,780
Windy Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	3575 Hancock Rd	Clermont	34711	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 394-2123	1,017	55	18.4	23.3%	404 (39.7%)	144 (14.2%)	383 (37.7%)	29 (2.9%)	8 (0.8%)	4 (0.4%)	45 (4.4%)	57.5	503^rd of 1216 public middle schools	58.6%		57.5	489^th of 1205 public middle schools	59.4%	14	59.0	64.0	65.0	49.0	37.0	71.0	66.0	91.0	100.0	73.0	$9,316	$480	$8,835
Sunridge Middle	Public	6-8	14955 Sunridge Blvd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 656-0794	1,108	62	17.8	19.1%	509 (45.9%)	146 (13.2%)	343 (31.0%)	67 (6.0%)	5 (0.5%)	5 (0.5%)	33 (3.0%)	76.1	241^st of 1216 public middle schools	80.2%		75.1	273^rd of 1205 public middle schools	77.3%	32	75.0	72.0	70.0	80.0	51.0	78.0	72.0	91.0	100.0	83.0	$11,634	$1,050	$10,584
East Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	13201 Excalibur Rd	Clermont	34711	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 536-8020	1,089	58	18.7	20.8%	481 (44.2%)	145 (13.3%)	347 (31.9%)	55 (5.1%)	6 (0.6%)	4 (0.4%)	51 (4.7%)	69.5	338^th of 1216 public middle schools	72.2%		71.5	311^th of 1205 public middle schools	74.2%	27	69.0	66.0	75.0	66.0	31.0	78.0	72.0	92.0	100.0	83.0	$9,357	$363	$8,995
Lakeview Middle	Public, Magnet	6-9	1200 W Bay St	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 877-5010	786	39	20.1	43.5%	189 (24.0%)	197 (25.1%)	345 (43.9%)	24 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	26 (3.3%)	40.4	766^th of 1216 public middle schools	37.0%		35.2	813^th of 1205 public middle schools	32.5%	47	53.0	57.0	57.0	48.0	22.0	56.0	56.0	78.0	100.0	71.0	$11,617	$831	$10,785
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Hamlin Middle

How many students attend Hamlin Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 953 students attended Hamlin Middle.

Is Hamlin Middle a good school?

Hamlin Middle ranks 205^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Hamlin Middle in?

Orange

What is the racial makeup of Hamlin Middle?

Students at Hamlin Middle are 51% White, 35% Hispanic, 6% African American, 6% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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