Summary:
In zip code 32751, there is one middle school, Maitland Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in the Orange district, a school that shows a mix of exceptional strengths and notable challenges.
Maitland Middle stands out for its outstanding performance in advanced math, with 100% of Algebra 1 students and 96% of Geometry students scoring proficient, far exceeding district and state averages. The school also excels in 8th-grade math (82% proficient) and science (64% proficient), and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (25.2%) compared to the district (35.2%) and state (31.4%). However, a significant weakness is a "7th-grade math slump," where only 30% of 7th graders were proficient in 2025-2026, well below the state average of 53%. This suggests that while top-tier math students thrive, on-level 7th-grade math students may need more support. The school's overall state ranking improved to the 62nd percentile in 2025-2026, its highest in three years.
Key metrics show a moderate free/reduced lunch rate of 35.11% and per-student spending of $9,876. English Language Arts results are mixed, with strong 6th-grade scores (70% proficient) but 7th and 8th graders at or below state averages. The school's positive culture is reflected in its low chronic absenteeism, but year-over-year performance can be volatile, depending on the specific student cohort. For parents, Maitland Middle offers a strong environment for advanced learners, but families should be aware of the math challenges in 7th grade and the inconsistent subject-level growth.
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