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Markham Woods Middle School

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Markham Woods Middle School ranks 430 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

430^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 65% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Markham Woods Middle School in Lake Mary, FL, serves 900 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the highly-rated Seminole County School District. This school presents a fascinating mix of strengths and challenges, making it a school of stark contrasts for parents to consider. On one hand, it is a powerhouse in advanced math, with 88% of students passing Algebra 1 and 98% passing Geometry—far exceeding district and state averages. On the other hand, only 37% of 8th graders are proficient in on-grade-level math, a significant gap compared to nearby Rock Lake Middle School, which achieves 62% proficiency in the same area. This "barbell effect" suggests the school excels with its top-tier students but may need to strengthen support for the broader student body.

Chronic absenteeism is another key concern, with 28.3% of students missing significant school time in 2023-2024—higher than the district average and notably above Indian Trails Middle School (20.5%) and Rock Lake Middle School (9.1%). This attendance issue likely impacts academic progress, especially in English Language Arts, where proficiency declines from 68% in 6th grade to 62% in 8th grade—a trend that reverses at Sanford Middle School, where 8th graders outperform 6th graders. Interestingly, the school spends $9,714 per student, more than several higher-performing peers like Rock Lake Middle School ($8,662), suggesting resource allocation, not funding, may be the issue.

Despite these challenges, there are bright spots. Science proficiency has risen steadily from 54% to 64% over two years, outpacing the state average. Compared to its closest neighbor, Greenwood Lakes Middle School (just 4.27 miles away), Markham Woods outperforms in advanced math and overall state rankings (65th vs. 53rd percentile), though both schools share similar struggles with 8th-grade math. For parents, this school offers exceptional opportunities for advanced learners but requires careful attention to attendance and support for students not in accelerated tracks.

900

Students ?

18.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,714

Per pupil spending ?

49.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6003 Markham Woods Rd
Lake Mary, FL 32746

(407) 871-1750

District: Seminole

Students who attend Markham Woods Middle School usually attend:

High:

Seminole High School

Feeder schools for Markham Woods Middle School:

Elementary:	Heathrow Elementary School
	Idyllwilde Elementary School
	Wilson Elementary School
	Woodlands Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.8%

Hispanic:

26.7%

African American:

21.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 69th percentile in 2016 → 65th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (68% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (65th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg68%

Florida avg61%

430^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 35%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to top 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 12Middle Schools in the Seminole

8^th of 70Seminole 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	62.5	430 of 1216	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.0	550 of 1205	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.4	466 of 1196	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.5	463 of 1177	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.8	412 of 1148	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.5	344 of 1136	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.7	388 of 1099	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.8	376 of 1035	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	68.8	300 of 1031	70.9%	★★★★☆
2016	66.0	309 of 997	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	73.8	235 of 999	76.5%	★★★★☆
2013	78.4	179 of 956	81.3%	★★★★☆
2012	81.7	137 of 897	84.7%	★★★★☆
2011	79.2	167 of 891	81.3%	★★★★☆
2010	72.8	222 of 839	73.5%	★★★★☆
2009	77.9	153 of 780	80.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry98%+42 vs state

Algebra 188%+25 vs state

Civics76%~ state avg

English Language Arts66%+4 vs state

Science64%+12 vs state

Math62%+3 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, December 9, 2016

My son brings back multiple reports of kids being physically assaulted in the school and nothing being done about it. I am told the bathrooms are filthy with human waste on the walls and floors.
Essentially these kids are not being supervised or given a safe environment. My son who loved school now consistently asks for a new place to go. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, November 1, 2016

I am on this site and curiously & sadly, the other parent's review are my sentiments precisely. We disappointingly went through the 3 years of middle school. I did pose questions about the curriculum that was from 6th gr. advanced language arts an onslaught of work sheets. In all my 3 years I never got to speak to the Principals there. I did speak to the Vice P. and it still haunts me to this day. I asked why my child is being assigned a 1/4" thick rather obscure novel that would not interest most preteens and nothing else and is given a multiple choice vocabulary worksheet one time in the entire semester with words that are also somewhat irrelevant. I think, if I recall correctly, there was a word like toque, a kind of ethnic hat for example, that had no connection to anything they were doing or reading....
In replying to my inquiry about the importance I felt in reading a few novels to gain a well rounded vocabulary, to grasp the art of composition by some classic writer's genius , she said well "WE" found that reading novels does not get us the test results we are striving for. My child's experience in Science was almost as paltry--
the teacher was extremely lazy and bizarre and would not let my child bring home tests that they had done. She entered the wrong grade and we had to go through a lot of trouble to get that resolved. the worst part was she, unlike apparently the other science teachers did not do as many interactive experiments because it was too much effort on her part and they would do "experiments" on a worksheet!!! No better way to get your child excited about science then a worksheet, cuz organizing a lab would be to much of a hassle for her. He did have a great advanced math teacher for 6th gr. & 7th and then sadly the 7th gr. teacher left to teach at a different MS. His 8th gr. Algebra teacher was ineffective, somewhat disorganized and did not enjoy explaining algebraic problems to foster better understanding. So , my other child is in a charter school this year because it goes through 8th gr. and they claim they apparently do not teach to the test....I will agree with the parent above that worksheet driven education without creative interactive projects & more classical old fashioned arts,sciences & humanity curriculum is a problem in most public schools in central FL. /our country in general....(I have lived in Orange & Seminole so I have 1st hand experience) Maybe the dinner table has to be where a novel is read aloud , parents having to take matters into their own hands.... 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)	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
Markham Woods Middle School	Public	6-8	6003 Markham Woods Rd	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 871-1750	900	49	18.3	49.4%	358 (39.8%)	193 (21.4%)	240 (26.7%)	60 (6.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (5.2%)	62.5	430^th of 1216 public middle schools	64.6%		53	550^th of 1205 public middle schools	54.4%	120	68.0	67.0	62.0	58.0	71.0	37.0	64.0	88.0	98.0		76.0	$9,714	$515	$9,199
Greenwood Lakes Middle School	Public	6-8	601 Lake Park Dr	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 320-7650	858	52	16.6	59.1%	343 (40.0%)	116 (13.5%)	330 (38.5%)	33 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.1%)	53.1	574^th of 1216 public middle schools	52.8%		55.4	514^th of 1205 public middle schools	57.3%	60	56.0	60.0	64.0	44.0	73.0	33.0	61.0	77.0	98.0		78.0	$10,082	$1,015	$9,068
Rock Lake Middle School	Public	6-8	250 Slade Dr	Longwood	32750	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 746-9350	898	47	19.3	38.4%	517 (57.6%)	57 (6.3%)	269 (30.0%)	21 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	31 (3.5%)	77.6	218^th of 1216 public middle schools	82.1%		76.2	259^th of 1205 public middle schools	78.5%	41	73.0	74.0	74.0	78.0	77.0	62.0	70.0	94.0	98.0		80.0	$8,662	$489	$8,173
Sanford Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1700 S French Ave	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-6150	1,385	78	17.7	42.8%	368 (26.6%)	268 (19.4%)	302 (21.8%)	386 (27.9%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (4.0%)	78.1	213^th of 1216 public middle schools	82.5%		76.5	254^th of 1205 public middle schools	78.9%	41	74.0	75.0	77.0	70.0	82.0	34.0	77.0	92.0	100.0	100.0	83.0	$8,983	$482	$8,501
Milwee Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1341 S Ronald Reagan Blvd	Longwood	32750	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 746-3850	1,334	74	17.9	60.9%	433 (32.5%)	263 (19.7%)	519 (38.9%)	51 (3.8%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	62 (4.6%)	54.7	544^th of 1216 public middle schools	55.3%		52.3	565^th of 1205 public middle schools	53.1%	21	60.0	68.0	66.0	34.0	67.0	27.0	60.0	76.0	92.0		76.0	$9,036	$888	$8,147
Millennium Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2330 E Sr 46	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-6550	1,323	78	16.9	67.1%	317 (24.0%)	431 (32.6%)	478 (36.1%)	31 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (4.8%)	43.1	730^th of 1216 public middle schools	40.0%		33.4	842^nd of 1205 public middle schools	30.1%	112	53.0	57.0	53.0	36.0	69.0	34.0	55.0	89.0	98.0		66.0	$9,498	$855	$8,643
Deltona Middle School	Public	6-8	250 Enterprise Rd	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 575-4150	1,132	62	18.3	55.7%	391 (34.5%)	146 (12.9%)	522 (46.1%)	19 (1.7%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	47 (4.2%)	37.9	810^th of 1216 public middle schools	33.4%		41.1	733^rd of 1205 public middle schools	39.2%	77	57.0	51.0	52.0	43.0	37.0	52.0	54.0	84.0	100.0		68.0	$9,434	$946	$8,488
Teague Middle School	Public	6-8	1350 McNeil Rd	Altamonte Springs	32714	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-1550	1,120	64	17.5	55.9%	443 (39.6%)	157 (14.0%)	453 (40.4%)	16 (1.4%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (4.2%)	53.7	561^st of 1216 public middle schools	53.9%		59.3	473^rd of 1205 public middle schools	60.7%	88	60.0	64.0	64.0	52.0	65.0	45.0	55.0	88.0	100.0		74.0	$9,324	$850	$8,473
South Seminole Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	101 S Winter Park Dr	Casselberry	32707	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 746-1350	842	59	14.2	69.8%	240 (28.5%)	139 (16.5%)	390 (46.3%)	15 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	53 (6.3%)	44.6	702^nd of 1216 public middle schools	42.3%		41.9	723^rd of 1205 public middle schools	40.0%	21	59.0	59.0	53.0	46.0	66.0	30.0	49.0	67.0	97.0		76.0	$11,054	$933	$10,122
Indian Trails Middle School	Public	6-8	415 Tuskawilla Rd	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-4350	1,116	62	18.0	41.0%	632 (56.6%)	87 (7.8%)	318 (28.5%)	33 (3.0%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	39 (3.5%)	65.3	388^th of 1216 public middle schools	68.1%		70.3	330^th of 1205 public middle schools	72.6%	58	70.0	70.0	69.0	47.0	77.0	23.0	65.0	85.0	91.0		83.0	$8,828	$500	$8,329

Frequently Asked Questions about Markham Woods Middle School

Is Markham Woods Middle School a good school?

Markham Woods Middle School ranks 430^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Markham Woods Middle School in?

Seminole

How many students attend Markham Woods Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 900 students attended Markham Woods Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Markham Woods Middle School?

Students at Markham Woods Middle School are 40% White, 27% Hispanic, 21% African American, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Markham Woods Middle School attend?

Students who attend Markham Woods Middle School usually go on to attend Seminole High School

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