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Southwood Elementary School

12600 Bisted Dr
Orlando, FL 32824
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Southwood Elementary School's student population of 532 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
532 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 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
Southwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwood Elementary School is 0.61, 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)
#984 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southwood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwood 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.
60%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwood 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.
55-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southwood 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
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Southwood Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
58%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southwood Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southwood 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 Southwood 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 Southwood Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Southwood 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
50%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southwood 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 Southwood 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 Southwood Elementary School's ranking?
Southwood Elementary School is ranked #984 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Southwood Elementary School often compared to?
Southwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wetherbee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Southwood Elementary School?
532 students attend Southwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Southwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwood Elementary School?
Southwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwood Elementary School offer ?
Southwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southwood Elementary School part of?
Southwood 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: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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