Orange School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 279 public schools serving 207,852 students in Orange School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Orange School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Orange School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
# American Indian Students
413 Students
7,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9,757 Students
80,978 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
91,111 Students
1,043,301 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
37%
# Black Students
49,767 Students
600,798 Students
% Black Students
24%
21%
# White Students
50,538 Students
1,013,403 Students
% White Students
24%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
701 Students
5,036 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,565 Students
117,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3,747
63,106
# Students in K Grade:
13,812
198,257
# Students in 1st Grade:
14,608
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14,637
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16,431
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
14,530
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
15,520
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
16,479
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
15,602
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
15,962
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
16,945
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
16,542
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
16,618
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
16,419
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,442 is higher than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,605 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Orange School District?
Orange School District manages 279 public schools serving 207,852 students.
What is the rank of Orange School District?
Orange School District is ranked #38 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orange School District?
44% of Orange School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orange School District?
Orange School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Orange School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,605 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 278 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 207,852 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50% in FL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
