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Phillis Wheatley Elementary School

1475 Marvin C Zanders Ave
Apopka, FL 32703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Phillis Wheatley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2212 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
28%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
63%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Phillis Wheatley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phillis Wheatley Elementary School's ranking?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School is ranked #2212 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Phillis Wheatley Elementary School often compared to?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apopka Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Phillis Wheatley Elementary School?
403 students attend Phillis Wheatley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Phillis Wheatley Elementary School offer ?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Phillis Wheatley Elementary School part of?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School is part of Orange School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Presidents' Day/Teacher Non-Work Day Schools Closed/District Offices Open
February 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break Schools Closed/District Offices Open
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
End of Fourth Marking Period/ Last Day of School
May 28, 2025 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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