Piedmont Lakes Middle

Q: Is Piedmont Lakes Middle a good school?

Piedmont Lakes Middle ranks 813 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Piedmont Lakes Middle is a public middle school in Apopka, Florida, serving 967 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Piedmont Lakes Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida middle schools over the past several years.

One key differentiator for Piedmont Lakes Middle is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (48.71%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 19.34% to 39.05% Hispanic. The school also has a lower percentage of White students (16.75%) than its neighbors. Additionally, Piedmont Lakes Middle has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 17.8% in 2018-2019 to 43.0% in the current 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the 26.2% to 42.1% range of nearby schools. Academically, the school consistently underperforms compared to Orange County and Florida state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (38-41%) and Math (44-51%) well below the district and state levels.

The data also reveals that Piedmont Lakes Middle has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.12% to 67.07% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the 42.49% to 78.27% range of nearby schools. This suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to its academic challenges and high chronic absenteeism rates. While Piedmont Lakes Middle shares the same district and overall rating as its neighbors, it consistently underperforms them, indicating that the school may face unique obstacles that require targeted interventions and additional resources to help its students succeed.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2601 Lakeville Rd
Apopka, FL 32703

(407) 884-2265

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
813^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,436

Students who attend Piedmont Lakes Middle usually attend:

High:

Wekiva High

Feeder schools for Piedmont Lakes Middle:

Elementary:	Clay Springs Elementary
	Lakeville Elementary
	Lovell Elementary
	Phillis Wheatley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 20.8

Number of students: 917

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.7%

African American:

32.7%

White:

14.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Piedmont Lakes Middle ranks worse than 68% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 25^th among 42 ranked middle schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.56. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Piedmont Lakes Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.7%), African American (32.7%), White (14.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Piedmont Lakes Middle is 20.8. 34 middle schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Piedmont Lakes Middle employs 44 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Piedmont Lakes Middle is $11,436, which is the 5^th highest among 42 middle schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Piedmont Lakes Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Piedmont Lakes Middle 813^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Piedmont Lakes Middle in the ranking list.)

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Piedmont Lakes Middle

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	45.08	346^th	593	41.7%
2005	52.47	311^th	602	48.3%
2006	53.05	332^nd	675	50.8%
2007	54.74	353^rd	736	52.0%
2008	57.03	344^th	740	53.5%
2009	51.75	411^th	780	47.3%
2010	52.16	434^th	839	48.3%
2011	43.99	553^rd	891	37.9%
2012	48.10	482^nd	897	46.3%
2013	45.65	541^st	956	43.4%
2014	39.36	613^th	999	38.6%
2016	33.59	668^th	997	33.0%
2017	39.80	625^th	1031	39.4%
2018	34.24	691^st	1035	33.2%
2019	33.31	760^th	1099	30.8%
2021	29.93	801^st	1136	29.5%
2022	32.23	783^rd	1148	31.8%
2023	38.98	711^th	1177	39.6%
2024	33.56	813^th	1196	32.0%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Piedmont Lakes Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	566	320	11	74	2	n/a	n/a	0	973
1994	586	380	13	79	3	n/a	n/a	0	1061
1995	652	488	16	113	3	n/a	n/a	0	1272
1996	652	488	16	113	3	n/a	n/a	0	1272
1997	697	496	15	106	3	n/a	n/a	0	1317
1998	688	524	10	103	2	n/a	n/a	0	1327
1999	679	532	19	116	3	n/a	n/a	0	1349
2000	710	614	19	139	1	n/a	n/a	0	1483
2001	745	635	22	218	2	n/a	n/a	0	1622
2002	758	715	30	222	6	n/a	n/a	0	1731
2003	758	715	30	222	6	n/a	n/a	0	1731
2004	705	663	30	239	5	n/a	n/a	0	1642
2005	709	644	25	282	8	n/a	n/a	0	1668
2006	638	626	30	275	9	n/a	n/a	0	1578
2007	537	487	28	280	9	n/a	n/a	31	1372
2008	470	432	27	293	8	n/a	n/a	37	1267
2009	437	384	22	318	4	n/a	n/a	43	1208
2010	414	356	15	313	6	n/a	n/a	42	1146
2011	400	345	11	351	3	1	43	0	1154
2012	385	330	16	372	7	0	32	0	1142
2013	391	355	17	381	6	0	39	0	1189
2014	363	409	16	381	5	0	40	0	1214
2015	328	368	13	385	2	0	46	0	1142
2016	294	405	9	401	1	0	35	0	1145
2017	272	366	15	434	1	1	31	0	1120
2018	247	374	16	438	2	1	19	0	1097
2019	256	345	16	451	3	0	24	0	1095
2020	228	327	13	484	6	2	26	0	1086
2021	204	284	13	480	5	3	29	0	1018
2022	187	288	16	471	1	4	20	0	987
2023	162	292	14	471	0	4	24	0	967
2024	135	300	12	447	1	3	19	0	917

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 Piedmont Lakes Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	973	42.0	23.2	6.6
1994	1061	48.0	22.1	6.9
1995	1272	52.0	24.5	17.1
1996	1272	52.0	24.5	17.1
1997	1317	58.0	22.7	41.4
1998	1327	62.0	21.4	35.3
1999	1349	68.0	19.8	49.6
2000	1483	74.0	20.0	49.1
2001	1622	78.0	20.8	50.1
2002	1731	91.0	19.0	44.3
2003	1731	91.0	19.0	44.3
2004	1642	85.0	19.3	42.8
2005	1668	86.0	19.4	50.1
2006	1578	87.0	18.1	50.9
2007	1372	84.0	16.3	48.9
2008	1267	79.0	16.0	50.8
2009	1208	71.6	17.3	55.7
2010	1146	66.0	17.3	62.7
2011	1154	67.0	17.2	67.1
2012	1142	64.0	17.8	60.8
2013	1189	65.0	18.2	76.4
2014	1214	68.0	17.8	77.3
2015	1142	68.0	16.7	78.2
2016	1145	67.0	17.0	99.7
2017	1120	65.0	17.2	99.7
2018	1097	64.0	17.1	66.5
2019	1095	64.0	17.1	57.2
2020	1086	61.0	17.8	94.1
2021	1018	63.0	16.1	60.1
2022	987	58.0	17.0	67.1
2023	967	53.0	18.2	66.8
2024	917	44.0	20.8	66.1

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 Piedmont Lakes Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	973	42.0	23.2	6.6
1994	1061	48.0	22.1	6.9
1995	1272	52.0	24.5	17.1
1996	1272	52.0	24.5	17.1
1997	1317	58.0	22.7	41.4
1998	1327	62.0	21.4	35.3
1999	1349	68.0	19.8	49.6
2000	1483	74.0	20.0	49.1
2001	1622	78.0	20.8	50.1
2002	1731	91.0	19.0	44.3
2003	1731	91.0	19.0	44.3
2004	1642	85.0	19.3	42.8
2005	1668	86.0	19.4	50.1
2006	1578	87.0	18.1	50.9
2007	1372	84.0	16.3	48.9
2008	1267	79.0	16.0	50.8
2009	1208	71.6	17.3	55.7
2010	1146	66.0	17.3	62.7
2011	1154	67.0	17.2	67.1
2012	1142	64.0	17.8	60.8
2013	1189	65.0	18.2	76.4
2014	1214	68.0	17.8	77.3
2015	1142	68.0	16.7	78.2
2016	1145	67.0	17.0	99.7
2017	1120	65.0	17.2	99.7
2018	1097	64.0	17.1	66.5
2019	1095	64.0	17.1	57.2
2020	1086	61.0	17.8	94.1
2021	1018	63.0	16.1	60.1
2022	987	58.0	17.0	67.1
2023	967	53.0	18.2	66.8
2024	917	44.0	20.8	66.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Piedmont Lakes Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$870 (10.3%)	$7,591 (89.7%)	$8,461
2019	$901 (10.3%)	$7,842 (89.7%)	$8,744
2020	$1,096 (11.7%)	$8,249 (88.3%)	$9,345
2021	$1,731 (16.5%)	$8,732 (83.5%)	$10,463
2022	$2,682 (21.9%)	$9,579 (78.1%)	$12,262
2023	$2,352 (20.6%)	$9,084 (79.4%)	$11,436

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Piedmont Lakes Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 760^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 711^th of 1177 Middle schools	8.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Piedmont Lakes Middle)	31	25	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	48	46	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Piedmont Lakes Middle)	46	35	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	49	50	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Piedmont Lakes Middle)	45	36	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	47	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Piedmont Lakes Middle)	47	35	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	36	38	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Piedmont Lakes Middle)	42	38	4%
8th Grade Science (Orange)	49	50	1%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Piedmont Lakes Middle)	56	46	10%
End of Course Civics (Orange)	66	61	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Piedmont Lakes Middle)	93	91	2%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)	63	51	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Piedmont Lakes Middle)	91	97	6%
End of Course Geometry (Orange)	53	44	9%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1095	967	11.7%
African American	345	292	15.4%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	16	14	12.5%
Hispanic	451	471	4.4%
Pacific Islander	0	4
White	256	162	36.7%
Two or More Races	24	24
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.2%	66.8%	9.6%

Schools Near Piedmont Lakes Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Piedmont Lakes Middle	Public	6-8	2601 Lakeville Rd	Apopka	32703	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 884-2265	917	44	20.8	66.1%	135 (14.7%)	300 (32.7%)	447 (48.7%)	12 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	19 (2.1%)	33.6	813^th of 1196 public middle schools	32.0%		39	711^th of 1177 public middle schools	39.6%	102	41.0	39.0	38.0		48.0	44.0	51.0	31.0	71.0		45.0	$11,436	$2,352	$9,084
Meadowbrook Middle	Public	6-8	6000 North Ln	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-5130	894	46	19.4	76.8%	26 (2.9%)	694 (77.6%)	153 (17.1%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	11 (1.2%)	23.8	948^th of 1196 public middle schools	20.7%		21.1	962^nd of 1177 public middle schools	18.3%	14	31.0	25.0	29.0		48.0	28.0	53.0	23.0	93.0		39.0	$10,688	$2,436	$8,251
Lockhart Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	3411 Doctor Love Rd	Orlando	32810	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 296-5120	741	37	20.0	74.2%	73 (9.9%)	475 (64.1%)	164 (22.1%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (2.7%)	19.4	1006^th of 1196 public middle schools	15.9%		18.4	997^th of 1177 public middle schools	15.3%	9	32.0	26.0	32.0		32.0	27.0	42.0	23.0	83.0		42.0	$9,998	$1,834	$8,164
Apopka Middle	Public	6-8	425 N Park Ave	Apopka	32712	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 884-2208	913	44	20.7	58.7%	171 (18.7%)	215 (23.5%)	474 (51.9%)	22 (2.4%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	24 (2.6%)	32.1	840^th of 1196 public middle schools	29.8%		30.2	843^rd of 1177 public middle schools	28.4%	3	35.0	33.0	45.0		38.0	18.0	54.0	42.0	89.0	100.0	49.0	$9,709	$1,398	$8,310
Innovations Middle Charter	Public, Charter	6-9	2768 N Hiawassee Rd	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 440-2846	172	6	28.6	72.7%	9 (5.2%)	133 (77.3%)	29 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3.1	1169^th of 1196 public middle schools	2.3%		3.8	1142^nd of 1177 public middle schools	3.0%	27	8.0	0.0	6.0	15.0	8.0	6.0	11.0	6.0	3.0		0.0
Teague Middle School	Public	6-8	1350 McNeil Rd	Altamonte Springs	32714	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-1550	1,136	70	16.2	60.3%	447 (39.3%)	174 (15.3%)	445 (39.2%)	25 (2.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (3.7%)	52.2	554^th of 1196 public middle schools	53.7%		48.5	586^th of 1177 public middle schools	50.2%	32	50.0	50.0	52.0		46.0	63.0	28.0	49.0	77.0	100.0	66.0	$8,156	$830	$7,326
Robinswood Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	6305 Balboa Dr	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 296-5140	997	47	21.2	70.5%	21 (2.1%)	840 (84.3%)	105 (10.5%)	10 (1.0%)	3 (0.3%)	8 (0.8%)	10 (1.0%)	18.4	1023^rd of 1196 public middle schools	14.5%		18.1	999^th of 1177 public middle schools	15.1%	24	33.0	21.0	35.0		20.0	13.0	37.0	35.0	67.0		45.0	$9,853	$1,825	$8,029
College Park Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1201 Maury Rd	Orlando	32804	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 245-1800	695	29	23.9	70.8%	49 (7.1%)	471 (67.8%)	140 (20.1%)	11 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	19 (2.7%)	12.5	1083^rd of 1196 public middle schools	9.4%		20.9	967^th of 1177 public middle schools	17.8%	116	28.0	17.0	28.0		25.0	14.0	35.0	21.0	69.0		33.0	$8,955	$1,597	$7,357
Ocoee Middle	Public	6-8	300 S Bluford Ave	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 877-5035	1,148	59	19.4	54.5%	186 (16.2%)	436 (38.0%)	452 (39.4%)	45 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	9 (0.8%)	18 (1.6%)	37.1	766^th of 1196 public middle schools	36.0%		38.9	712^th of 1177 public middle schools	39.5%	54	38.0	42.0	38.0		32.0	26.0	63.0	42.0	77.0	95.0	69.0	$8,676	$1,033	$7,643
Wolf Lake Middle	Public	6-8	1725 W Ponkan Rd	Apopka	32712	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 464-3317	1,170	57	20.5	45.0%	309 (26.4%)	463 (39.6%)	337 (28.8%)	18 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	37 (3.2%)	63.3	406^th of 1196 public middle schools	66.1%		61.5	417^th of 1177 public middle schools	64.6%	11	54.0	55.0	53.0		66.0	49.0	73.0	54.0	88.0	100.0	66.0	$9,187	$968	$8,219

Frequently Asked Questions about Piedmont Lakes Middle

What district is Piedmont Lakes Middle in?

Orange

What high school do graduates of Piedmont Lakes Middle attend?

Students who attend Piedmont Lakes Middle usually go on to attend Wekiva High

What is the racial makeup of Piedmont Lakes Middle?

Students at Piedmont Lakes Middle are 49% Hispanic, 33% African American, 15% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Piedmont Lakes Middle a good school?

Piedmont Lakes Middle ranks 813^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Piedmont Lakes Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 917 students attended Piedmont Lakes Middle.

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