Summary:
In zip code 34761, there is one middle school, Ocoee Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in Ocoee, Florida, as part of the Orange County school district.
Ocoee Middle is a school of stark contrasts. It is a powerhouse in advanced math, with 97% of Geometry students and 76% of Algebra 1 students scoring proficient in the most recent school year, far exceeding district and state averages. However, the majority of students in standard grade-level classes are struggling; for example, only 42% of 6th graders and 43% of 7th graders were proficient in math, well below state averages. English Language Arts (ELA) performance also declines as students progress, dropping from 57% proficiency in 6th grade to 50% in 8th grade. The school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 33.5%, affecting one in three students, and a student-teacher ratio of 20.6:1, which may limit individualized attention. Nearly half of the students (48.48%) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite its strong advanced math program, the school's overall state ranking has remained stagnant in the bottom half (36th to 41st percentile) for three consecutive years, earning a 2-star rating. The school spends $9,907 per student. While it matches the state average in Civics (77% proficient) and slightly exceeds it in 8th-grade Science (54% vs. 52%), the widespread underperformance in core subjects and high absenteeism are critical challenges. For parents, this means Ocoee Middle offers an exceptional pathway for students ready for advanced math, but the general academic environment for the average student requires careful consideration.
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