Imagine Schools At South Lake

Summary:

Imagine Schools At South Lake is a public charter elementary and middle school located in Clermont, Florida, serving 1,053 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is part of the Lake District, which is ranked 32 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Imagine Schools At South Lake consistently outperforms the Lake District and the state of Florida in various academic assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state in subjects like Algebra 1 (91% vs. 59% and 55%), Civics (92% vs. 66% and 67%), and 3rd-8th grade English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, the school has an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 0.0% to 0.1% over the past several years, which is significantly lower than the state and district averages. The student population at Imagine Schools At South Lake is also more racially diverse than the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of non-White students (36.75% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools like Whispering Oak Elementary and Minneola Conversion Charter School.

Imagine Schools At South Lake's consistent academic excellence, low chronic absenteeism, and diverse student population make it a standout institution in the local education landscape. When compared to other nearby schools in the Lake District, Imagine Schools At South Lake outperforms its peers in key metrics, highlighting its ability to provide a quality education to its students. With a higher per-student spending of $8,917 in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's investment in its students' success is evident in its exceptional academic and attendance outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 2750 Hartwood Marsh Rd
       Clermont, FL  34711


(352) 243-2960

District: Lake

SchoolDigger Rank:
309th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,917 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  1,053

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.2%
Hispanic:
21.5%
African American:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.7% Help


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Compare Details Imagine Schools At South Lake ranks better than 86.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 4th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Lake School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.47. (See more...)
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Compare Details Imagine Schools At South Lake ranks better than 94.6% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.64. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.2%), Hispanic (21.5%), African American (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Imagine Schools At South Lake is 15, which is the 7th best among 29 elementary schools in the Lake School District. (See more...)
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Compare Imagine Schools At South Lake employs 70 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Imagine Schools At South Lake is $8,917. 25 elementary schools in the Lake School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Imagine Schools At South Lake was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Imagine Schools At South Lake 65th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Imagine Schools At South Lake in the ranking list.)

Lake:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake 32nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Imagine Schools At South Lake

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 61.03 726th 1786 59.4%
2008 53.64 872nd 1789 51.3%
2009 62.07 733rd 1847 60.3%
2010 63.25 753rd 1919 60.8%
2011 61.44 814th 1985 59.0%
2012 53.80 912th 1984 54.0%
2013 47.62 1058th 2029 47.9%
2014 56.15 900th 2064 56.4%
2016 73.32 535th 2087 74.4%
2017 84.20 287th 2112 86.4%
2018 84.15 314th 2118 85.2%
2019 88.22 205th 2182 90.6%
2021 91.20 148th 2247 93.4%
2022 92.17 121st 2219 94.5%
2023 85.19 282nd 2240 87.4%
2024 84.47 309th 2256 86.3%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Imagine Schools At South Lake

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 64.26 286th 780 63.3%
2010 59.02 370th 839 55.9%
2011 60.19 373rd 891 58.1%
2012 69.25 265th 897 70.5%
2013 70.55 259th 956 72.9%
2014 55.96 439th 999 56.1%
2016 79.36 180th 997 81.9%
2017 84.08 149th 1031 85.5%
2018 77.79 207th 1035 80.0%
2019 84.65 143rd 1099 87.0%
2021 94.14 42nd 1136 96.3%
2022 93.92 40th 1148 96.5%
2023 92.53 59th 1177 95.0%
2024 91.64 65th 1196 94.6%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, September 24, 2015

Open Quote My kids have been attending ISL for 3 years. They are excelling way above our expectations. Parent involvement and volunteering is integral. We are very happy with the class size-teacher ratio. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 23, 2015

Open Quote Imagine South Lake has proven to be a much better school for our kids than our zoned public school. The education that our children have received here this year is outstanding. There is a very strong focus on reading and comprehension along with science and math, not just test taking skills or "teaching to the test". There is a true sense of community throughout the school and the teachers are have been wonderful. We are beyond happy with our choice to attend this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, June 5, 2014

Open Quote DUMP. Steer clear of this mess. The administration is lazy. The office staff is rude and unaccommodating and gossipy. There are a couple of good teachers, but the rest are lazy. The bullying is rampant. The PTO is a MESS. The President of the PTO does not live in Lake County, but rather Orange County with no zone waiver. The cafe is GROSS. The playgrounds are filthy and falling apart. Parents are roaming the halls all day. Kids are randomly roaming the halls. No supervision. This is a nightmare waiting to happen. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Imagine Schools At South Lake

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 392 40 15 95 3 n/a n/a 0 545
2007 418 48 23 133 5 n/a n/a 20 647
2008 359 36 29 126 3 n/a n/a 18 571
2009 440 49 36 153 5 n/a n/a 18 701
2010 467 59 47 151 6 n/a n/a 11 741
2011 569 70 48 181 5 1 18 0 892
2012 622 91 53 217 5 1 18 0 1007
2013 636 77 58 214 5 0 23 0 1013
2014 608 101 58 215 6 0 25 0 1013
2015 634 97 52 193 5 0 28 0 1009
2016 637 106 44 192 9 0 32 0 1020
2017 658 105 36 197 6 1 31 0 1034
2018 659 95 35 211 6 2 30 0 1038
2019 669 102 33 199 6 3 31 0 1043
2020 669 89 34 199 6 4 34 0 1035
2021 673 86 26 203 5 6 34 0 1033
2022 653 90 31 209 4 8 37 0 1032
2023 666 83 28 226 2 8 40 0 1053

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Imagine Schools At South Lake

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 545 n/a n/a 8.4
2007 647 n/a n/a 5.1
2008 571 37.0 15.4 0.2
2009 701 49.0 15.6 0.4
2010 741 44.0 16.8 1.5
2011 892 56.5 15.7 10.2
2012 1007 61.1 16.4 0.4
2013 1013 57.0 17.7 0.4
2014 1013 n/a n/a 0
2015 1009 52.0 19.4 10.7
2016 1020 58.0 17.5 23.3
2017 1034 36.0 28.7 22.8
2018 1038 63.0 16.4 18.3
2019 1043 56.0 18.6 11.6
2020 1035 57.0 18.1 20.2
2021 1033 59.0 17.5 20.7
2022 1032 66.0 15.6 18.8
2023 1053 70.0 15.0 22.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Imagine Schools At South Lake

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 545 n/a n/a 8.4
2007 647 n/a n/a 5.1
2008 571 37.0 15.4 0.2
2009 701 49.0 15.6 0.4
2010 741 44.0 16.8 1.5
2011 892 56.5 15.7 10.2
2012 1007 61.1 16.4 0.4
2013 1013 57.0 17.7 0.4
2014 1013 n/a n/a 0
2015 1009 52.0 19.4 10.7
2016 1020 58.0 17.5 23.3
2017 1034 36.0 28.7 22.8
2018 1038 63.0 16.4 18.3
2019 1043 56.0 18.6 11.6
2020 1035 57.0 18.1 20.2
2021 1033 59.0 17.5 20.7
2022 1032 66.0 15.6 18.8
2023 1053 70.0 15.0 22.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Imagine Schools At South Lake

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $55 (0.8%) $7,003 (99.2%) $7,058
2019 $54 (0.7%) $7,180 (99.3%) $7,234
2020 $99 (1.6%) $6,121 (98.4%) $6,220
2021 $324 (4.5%) $6,845 (95.5%) $7,168
2022 $824 (11.0%) $6,694 (89.0%) $7,518
2023 $1,349 (15.1%) $7,569 (84.9%) $8,917

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Imagine Schools At South Lake

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 205th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 282nd of 2240 Elementary schools
 3.2%
Ranks 143rd of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 59th of 1177 Middle schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Imagine Schools At South Lake)8476
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake)6052
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Imagine Schools At South Lake)7783
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake)6255
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine Schools At South Lake)8375
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)6052
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Imagine Schools At South Lake)7785
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lake)6158
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine Schools At South Lake)7379
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)5952
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Imagine Schools At South Lake)9094
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lake)5746
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Imagine Schools At South Lake)7267
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Lake)5652
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine Schools At South Lake)7881
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)5251
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Imagine Schools At South Lake)8391
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lake)5349
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine Schools At South Lake)7177
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)4946
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Imagine Schools At South Lake)8080
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lake)5852
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine Schools At South Lake)7176
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)5448
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Imagine Schools At South Lake)8069
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lake)3934
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Imagine Schools At South Lake)5986
 27%
   8th Grade Science (Lake)4944
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Imagine Schools At South Lake)9096
 6%
   End of Course Civics (Lake)7167
 4%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Imagine Schools At South Lake)9697
 1%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Lake)5353
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10431053
 1%
African American10283
 18.6%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian3328
 15.2%
Hispanic199226
 13.6%
Pacific Islander38
 166.7%
White669666
 0.4%
Two or More Races3140
 29%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.6%22.7%
 11.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,053 students attended Imagine Schools At South Lake.

Students at Imagine Schools At South Lake are 63% White, 21% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Imagine Schools At South Lake ranks 309th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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