William S Maxey Elementary

Q: Is William S Maxey Elementary a good school?

William S Maxey Elementary ranks 611 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

William S Maxey Elementary is a public elementary school in Winter Garden, Florida, serving 468 students in grades PK-5. 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.

William S Maxey Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (41.03%) and Hispanic (39.1%) students compared to nearby schools like Lake Whitney Elementary and Innovation Montessori Ocoee. The school also has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 26.6%, which is an area of concern. However, William S Maxey Elementary generally outperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science for grades 3-5.

Another notable aspect of William S Maxey Elementary is its higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (61.97%), indicating a larger proportion of students from low-income families. Despite these challenges, the school has a higher per-student spending of $13,166, compared to the nearby schools, which range from $7,418 to $12,248 per student. This investment in resources may be contributing to the school's academic success, as it has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating over the years, moving from a 1-star rating in 2015-2016 to a 4-star rating in the current school year.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

602 E Story Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787

(407) 877-5020

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
611^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,166

Students who attend William S Maxey Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Lakeview Middle
High:	West Orange High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 468

Racial breakdown:

African American:

41.0%

Hispanic:

39.1%

White:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details William S Maxey Elementary ranks better than 72.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 51^st among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.39. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (41%), Hispanic (39.1%), White (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William S Maxey Elementary is 14.6, which is the 31^st best among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare William S Maxey Elementary employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at William S Maxey Elementary is $13,166, which is the 35^th highest among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

William S Maxey Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Orange:

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

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Rank History for William S Maxey Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	40.63	1031^st	1688	38.9%
2007	40.87	1118^th	1786	37.4%
2008	45.65	1032^nd	1789	42.3%
2009	35.26	1295^th	1847	29.9%
2010	46.68	1105^th	1919	42.4%
2011	58.74	869^th	1985	56.2%
2012	44.85	1115^th	1984	43.8%
2013	50.26	993^rd	2029	51.1%
2014	51.23	1004^th	2064	51.4%
2016	31.11	1481^st	2087	29.0%
2017	45.99	1141^st	2112	46.0%
2018	64.42	736^th	2118	65.3%
2019	63.71	761^st	2182	65.1%
2021	58.93	893^rd	2247	60.3%
2022	62.36	795^th	2219	64.2%
2023	69.31	643^rd	2240	71.3%
2024	71.39	611^th	2256	72.9%

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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 William S Maxey Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	88	151	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
1989	102	194	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
1990	105	236	1	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	366
1991	87	153	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
1992	113	159	1	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1993	103	153	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1994	83	172	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
1995	76	168	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1996	76	168	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1997	81	161	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
1998	68	173	0	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
1999	56	169	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
2000	52	167	2	19	3	n/a	n/a	0	243
2001	33	130	5	27	2	n/a	n/a	0	197
2002	61	122	4	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	230
2003	61	122	4	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	230
2004	71	137	2	56	1	n/a	n/a	0	267
2005	57	183	1	48	4	n/a	n/a	0	293
2006	67	163	7	63	3	n/a	n/a	0	303
2007	50	165	12	61	2	n/a	n/a	3	293
2008	63	163	7	64	2	n/a	n/a	4	303
2009	56	163	11	73	3	n/a	n/a	11	317
2010	63	136	12	89	2	n/a	n/a	6	308
2011	33	138	13	78	4	0	4	0	270
2012	41	149	12	85	2	0	3	0	292
2013	37	126	8	107	1	0	7	0	286
2014	29	132	5	107	1	1	6	0	281
2015	25	137	3	98	1	1	6	0	271
2016	24	167	3	100	1	0	2	0	297
2017	19	170	0	90	2	0	5	0	286
2018	13	159	2	96	1	0	8	0	279
2019	24	174	5	130	1	1	15	0	350
2020	33	174	11	164	2	3	19	0	406
2021	36	175	12	150	3	2	19	0	397
2022	42	182	15	158	8	1	17	0	423
2023	52	192	19	183	8	1	13	0	468

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 William S Maxey Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	253	21.0	12.0	73.5
1989	308	21.0	14.6	80.8
1990	366	25.0	14.6	71.6
1991	262	24.0	10.9	92
1992	300	22.0	13.6	0.3
1993	275	19.0	14.5	5.8
1994	279	19.0	14.7	3.2
1995	275	19.0	14.5	94.9
1996	275	19.0	14.5	94.9
1997	276	17.0	16.2	87
1998	281	17.0	16.5	69.8
1999	243	19.0	12.8	88.5
2000	243	20.0	12.2	87.7
2001	197	17.0	11.6	88.8
2002	230	19.0	12.1	89.6
2003	230	19.0	12.1	89.6
2004	267	19.0	14.1	84.3
2005	293	23.0	12.7	93.5
2006	303	24.0	12.6	76.9
2007	293	21.0	14.0	73.4
2008	303	23.0	13.2	72.2
2009	317	21.5	15.1	77.8
2010	308	22.0	14.0	73.2
2011	270	21.0	12.8	81.1
2012	292	22.0	13.2	87.7
2013	286	22.0	13.0	92.3
2014	281	20.0	14.0	98.9
2015	271	21.0	12.9	98.9
2016	297	21.0	14.1	99
2017	286	21.0	13.6	90.9
2018	279	22.0	12.6	74.9
2019	350	27.0	12.9	70.6
2020	406	27.0	15.0	72.9
2021	397	31.0	12.8	62.5
2022	423	29.0	14.5	64.1
2023	468	32.0	14.6	62

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 William S Maxey Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	253	21.0	12.0	73.5
1989	308	21.0	14.6	80.8
1990	366	25.0	14.6	71.6
1991	262	24.0	10.9	92
1992	300	22.0	13.6	0.3
1993	275	19.0	14.5	5.8
1994	279	19.0	14.7	3.2
1995	275	19.0	14.5	94.9
1996	275	19.0	14.5	94.9
1997	276	17.0	16.2	87
1998	281	17.0	16.5	69.8
1999	243	19.0	12.8	88.5
2000	243	20.0	12.2	87.7
2001	197	17.0	11.6	88.8
2002	230	19.0	12.1	89.6
2003	230	19.0	12.1	89.6
2004	267	19.0	14.1	84.3
2005	293	23.0	12.7	93.5
2006	303	24.0	12.6	76.9
2007	293	21.0	14.0	73.4
2008	303	23.0	13.2	72.2
2009	317	21.5	15.1	77.8
2010	308	22.0	14.0	73.2
2011	270	21.0	12.8	81.1
2012	292	22.0	13.2	87.7
2013	286	22.0	13.0	92.3
2014	281	20.0	14.0	98.9
2015	271	21.0	12.9	98.9
2016	297	21.0	14.1	99
2017	286	21.0	13.6	90.9
2018	279	22.0	12.6	74.9
2019	350	27.0	12.9	70.6
2020	406	27.0	15.0	72.9
2021	397	31.0	12.8	62.5
2022	423	29.0	14.5	64.1
2023	468	32.0	14.6	62

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 William S Maxey Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,251 (10.7%)	$10,436 (89.3%)	$11,687
2019	$1,220 (9.1%)	$12,192 (90.9%)	$13,413
2020	$1,278 (10.7%)	$10,700 (89.3%)	$11,979
2021	$2,191 (17.3%)	$10,497 (82.7%)	$12,690
2022	$3,008 (22.9%)	$10,104 (77.1%)	$13,113
2023	$3,041 (23.1%)	$10,124 (76.9%)	$13,166

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William S Maxey Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 761^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 643^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (William S Maxey Elementary)	51	51
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (William S Maxey Elementary)	76	77	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (William S Maxey Elementary)	73	72	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (William S Maxey Elementary)	81	66	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (William S Maxey Elementary)	54	46	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (William S Maxey Elementary)	61	57	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (William S Maxey Elementary)	52	56	4%
5th Grade Science (Orange)	54	59	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	350	468	33.7%
African American	174	192	10.3%
American Indian	1	8	700%
Asian	5	19	280%
Hispanic	130	183	40.8%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	24	52	116.7%
Two or More Races	15	13	13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.6%	62%	8.6%

Schools Near William S Maxey Elementary

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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 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 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
William S Maxey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	602 E Story Road	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 877-5020	468	32	14.6	62.0%	52 (11.1%)	192 (41.0%)	183 (39.1%)	19 (4.1%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.8%)	71.4	611^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.9%		69.3	643^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	71.3%	32	62.0	60.0	70.0				68.0	54.0	74.0				73.0				$13,166	$3,041	$10,124
Dillard Street Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	311 N Dillard St	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 877-5000	498	31	16.0	50.6%	190 (38.2%)	97 (19.5%)	192 (38.6%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.2%)	37.6	1413^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.4%		38	1384^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.2%	29	49.0	39.0	44.0				58.0	46.0	47.0				53.0				$11,952	$2,179	$9,772
Ocoee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 S Lakewood Ave	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 877-5027	670	42	15.9	60.9%	129 (19.3%)	115 (17.2%)	391 (58.4%)	17 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (2.4%)	36.1	1454^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.5%		26.9	1686^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.7%	232	44.0	36.0	57.0				47.0	42.0	48.0				58.0				$12,008	$2,425	$9,584
Ucp West Orange Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	1441 Winter Garden-Vineland R	Orlando	34787	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 852-3300	277	21	13.1	43.3%	76 (27.4%)	51 (18.4%)	130 (46.9%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.3%)	1	2248^th of 2256 public elementary schools	0.4%		5.6	2195^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.0%	53	13.0	16.0	9.0				13.0	5.0	9.0				9.0				$15,782	$00	$15,782
Hope Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	1550 E Crown Point Rd	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 656-4673	428	32	13.3	0.7%	260 (60.7%)	54 (12.6%)	65 (15.2%)	23 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	22 (5.1%)	86.8	262^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	88.4%		83.2	333^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	85.1%	71	69.0	77.0	91.0	71.0	72.0	75.0	88.0	82.0	80.0	79.0	79.0	61.0	64.0	54.0	97.0	95.0	$10,413	$2,504	$7,909
Westbrooke Elementary	Public	K-5	500 Tomyn Blvd	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 656-6228	533	29	18.3	44.7%	180 (33.8%)	121 (22.7%)	182 (34.1%)	27 (5.1%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	17 (3.2%)	86.1	282^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	87.5%		83	340^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.8%	58	67.0	72.0	70.0				83.0	74.0	73.0				81.0				$9,633	$932	$8,701
Tildenville Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1221 Brick Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 877-5054	613	38	16.1	35.1%	204 (33.3%)	85 (13.9%)	298 (48.6%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.3%)	73.1	570^th of 2256 public elementary schools	74.7%		75.7	487^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.3%	83	64.0	59.0	68.0				65.0	65.0	70.0				72.0				$10,011	$1,276	$8,734
Lake Whitney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1351 Windermere Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 877-8888	622	38	16.3	22.5%	359 (57.7%)	65 (10.5%)	97 (15.6%)	56 (9.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	40 (6.4%)	94.7	57^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.5%		94.1	63^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	97.2%	6	84.0	73.0	83.0				87.0	82.0	92.0				87.0				$11,067	$1,563	$9,504
Sunridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14455 Sunridge Blvd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 656-0809	687	37	18.5	47.9%	192 (27.9%)	127 (18.5%)	285 (41.5%)	34 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (6.7%)	59.4	876^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.2%		54.9	972^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	56.6%	96	65.0	49.0	60.0				61.0	58.0	51.0				63.0				$9,299	$1,095	$8,205
Spring Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1105 Sarah Lee Ln	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 877-5047	442	29	15.2	72.2%	85 (19.2%)	30 (6.8%)	315 (71.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	26.6	1721^st of 2256 public elementary schools	23.7%		35.1	1469^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.4%	252	44.0	33.0	41.0				41.0	50.0	34.0				49.0				$12,248	$2,796	$9,452

Frequently Asked Questions about William S Maxey Elementary

What is the racial makeup of William S Maxey Elementary?

Students at William S Maxey Elementary are 41% African American, 39% Hispanic, 11% White, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Is William S Maxey Elementary a good school?

William S Maxey Elementary ranks 611^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend William S Maxey Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 468 students attended William S Maxey Elementary.

What schools do graduates of William S Maxey Elementary attend?

Students who attend William S Maxey Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lakeview Middle
High : West Orange High

What district is William S Maxey Elementary in?

Orange

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