Summary:
The four schools in Orlando's 32829 zip code, all part of the Orange County school district, serve elementary and middle school students, with no high schools present in the area. Hidden Oaks Elementary stands out as the academic star, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 78th percentile statewide, while Liberty Middle faces significant challenges with a 2-star rating and a chronic absenteeism rate of 48.7%, far exceeding the state average of 31.4%.
In terms of academic performance, Hidden Oaks Elementary leads the zip code with proficiency rates in math and English Language Arts that consistently surpass district and state averages, supported by the highest per-student spending ($16,587) and the lowest student-teacher ratio (13.4:1). Vista Lakes Elementary is a solid performer with a low 18.3% chronic absenteeism rate, while both middle schools—Odyssey Middle and Liberty Middle—excel in advanced math courses like Algebra 1 and Geometry (96-100% proficiency) but struggle in standard grade-level math, falling below state averages. The percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch varies widely, from 34.81% at Vista Lakes Elementary to 57.41% at Liberty Middle, indicating differing levels of economic need across the schools.
A key takeaway is the stark contrast in school environments: Hidden Oaks Elementary likely feeds into Liberty Middle, where high absenteeism and lower test scores create a challenging transition for students. Meanwhile, Vista Lakes Elementary feeds into Odyssey Middle, which shows moderate performance. The data reveals a "two-tiered" math system in the middle schools, where top students thrive in advanced courses while the majority lag behind, and the high spending at Hidden Oaks Elementary correlates strongly with its academic success, a pattern not seen at the middle school level where absenteeism plays a larger role.
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