Dr. Phillips Elementary

Summary:

Dr. Phillips Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 740 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.

Dr. Phillips Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 78% of 3rd graders, 75% of 4th graders, and 71% of 5th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to 57%, 54%, and 58% in the district, respectively. Dr. Phillips Elementary also has a more diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, such as Shingle Creek Elementary and Tangelo Park Elementary, which have more homogeneous student populations.

While many nearby schools have higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and lower academic performance, Dr. Phillips Elementary stands out as a high-performing school serving a more socioeconomically diverse population. This suggests that the school may be employing effective strategies or practices that contribute to its academic success, which could be valuable for other schools in the district to learn from. However, the school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 13% in the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years to 20.2% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is an area that the school and district may need to address.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6909 Dr Phillips Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819

(407) 354-2600

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
191^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,298

Students who attend Dr. Phillips Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Southwest Middle
High:	Dr. Phillips High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 740

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.4%

Hispanic:

31.9%

Asian:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dr. Phillips Elementary ranks better than 91.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 16^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.61. (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: White (48.4%), Hispanic (31.9%), Asian (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. Phillips Elementary is 15.4, which is the 60^th best among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Dr. Phillips Elementary employs 48 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. Phillips Elementary is $10,298. 116 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dr. Phillips 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 Dr. Phillips Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	87.21	172^nd	1688	89.8%
2007	83.81	242^nd	1786	86.5%
2008	85.28	198^th	1789	88.9%
2009	86.14	191^st	1847	89.7%
2010	85.77	199^th	1919	89.6%
2011	81.21	327^th	1985	83.5%
2012	88.82	156^th	1984	92.1%
2013	88.79	170^th	2029	91.6%
2014	87.94	188^th	2064	90.9%
2016	85.19	265^th	2087	87.3%
2017	85.89	247^th	2112	88.3%
2018	87.00	232^nd	2118	89.0%
2019	86.02	265^th	2182	87.9%
2021	86.20	283^rd	2247	87.4%
2022	77.07	480^th	2219	78.4%
2023	82.16	360^th	2240	83.9%
2024	89.61	191^st	2256	91.5%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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75%

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by a parent
Tuesday, August 7, 2018

This is a great school with compassionate, focused, goal oriented teachers, staff and administrators! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Been at this school now for 7yrs with 2 different children. Both of my children have been/are currently in the "gifted" program. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, November 16, 2013

I like the school. I have a third grader and a kindergartener. My third grader is in the gifted class and loves his teacher. He is always happy to go to school. My kindergartener also loves his teacher and is doing well. He is on the young side so I find the curriculum challenging for him at times, but that is better than too easy. They both attend extended day at the school which is very helpful as a working parent. Both of them have made lots of friends. My youngest was picked on once at extended day, but the staff took care of it swiftly and no incidents since then. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, January 9, 2013

I am very unhappy with this school. My 3rd grader is called horrible things daily by other students. The teachers do nothing to take disciplinary action. It's such a disappointment that a school which is rated so highly can allow their students to fall behind due to bullying issues. It's NEVER appropriate for a 9 year old to be cussing out another 9 year old. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Dr. Phillips Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	697	46	47	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	818
1989	763	59	72	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	931
1990	930	54	81	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	1114
1991	654	53	81	46	3	n/a	n/a	0	837
1992	676	45	98	43	1	n/a	n/a	0	863
1993	632	44	87	48	2	n/a	n/a	0	813
1994	646	39	72	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	800
1995	613	21	88	45	7	n/a	n/a	0	774
1996	613	21	88	45	7	n/a	n/a	0	774
1997	666	31	75	53	10	n/a	n/a	0	835
1998	629	35	64	41	12	n/a	n/a	0	781
1999	598	27	64	33	15	n/a	n/a	0	737
2000	557	24	60	45	13	n/a	n/a	0	699
2001	567	34	57	57	13	n/a	n/a	0	728
2002	489	40	57	62	6	n/a	n/a	0	654
2003	489	40	57	62	6	n/a	n/a	0	654
2004	501	53	56	58	4	n/a	n/a	0	672
2005	502	40	61	70	3	n/a	n/a	0	676
2006	475	43	52	65	2	n/a	n/a	0	637
2007	435	37	53	58	1	n/a	n/a	52	636
2008	436	37	61	57	1	n/a	n/a	47	639
2009	410	33	66	60	0	n/a	n/a	49	618
2010	395	33	81	115	3	n/a	n/a	17	644
2011	400	35	91	125	2	4	12	0	669
2012	379	46	99	136	0	6	12	0	678
2013	350	44	88	130	0	3	12	0	627
2014	332	44	84	115	0	2	18	0	595
2015	349	53	67	150	1	5	16	0	641
2016	337	52	75	174	1	4	9	0	652
2017	336	60	71	199	1	5	14	0	686
2018	351	62	67	210	1	5	12	0	708
2019	345	67	75	223	2	4	13	0	729
2020	322	63	78	236	3	5	22	0	729
2021	313	50	75	247	2	3	19	0	709
2022	330	46	59	257	2	2	29	0	725
2023	358	40	70	236	2	2	32	0	740

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 Dr. Phillips Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	818	40.0	20.4	4.8
1989	931	49.0	19.0	5.8
1990	1114	56.0	19.8	6.3
1991	837	42.0	19.9	4.2
1992	863	44.0	19.6	0.1
1993	813	44.0	18.5	0.1
1994	800	44.0	18.2	2.3
1995	774	42.0	18.4	5.4
1996	774	42.0	18.4	5.4
1997	835	44.0	19.0	6.6
1998	781	51.0	15.3	6.7
1999	737	43.0	17.1	9.9
2000	699	46.0	15.2	9.9
2001	728	41.0	17.8	14.4
2002	654	38.0	17.2	11.3
2003	654	38.0	17.2	11.3
2004	672	41.0	16.4	12.1
2005	676	40.0	16.9	16.6
2006	637	42.0	15.2	13
2007	636	36.0	17.7	14.4
2008	639	41.0	15.6	13.2
2009	618	41.0	15.5	13.2
2010	644	37.0	17.4	17.4
2011	669	42.0	15.9	21.1
2012	678	45.0	15.0	22.7
2013	627	41.0	15.2	24.9
2014	595	39.0	15.2	29.6
2015	641	43.0	14.9	29.6
2016	652	46.0	14.1	37.6
2017	686	45.0	15.2	37.2
2018	708	49.0	14.4	33.1
2019	729	48.0	15.1	38.4
2020	729	50.0	14.5	35.9
2021	709	48.0	14.7	39.1
2022	725	47.0	15.4	27.6
2023	740	48.0	15.4	31.4

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 Dr. Phillips Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	818	40.0	20.4	4.8
1989	931	49.0	19.0	5.8
1990	1114	56.0	19.8	6.3
1991	837	42.0	19.9	4.2
1992	863	44.0	19.6	0.1
1993	813	44.0	18.5	0.1
1994	800	44.0	18.2	2.3
1995	774	42.0	18.4	5.4
1996	774	42.0	18.4	5.4
1997	835	44.0	19.0	6.6
1998	781	51.0	15.3	6.7
1999	737	43.0	17.1	9.9
2000	699	46.0	15.2	9.9
2001	728	41.0	17.8	14.4
2002	654	38.0	17.2	11.3
2003	654	38.0	17.2	11.3
2004	672	41.0	16.4	12.1
2005	676	40.0	16.9	16.6
2006	637	42.0	15.2	13
2007	636	36.0	17.7	14.4
2008	639	41.0	15.6	13.2
2009	618	41.0	15.5	13.2
2010	644	37.0	17.4	17.4
2011	669	42.0	15.9	21.1
2012	678	45.0	15.0	22.7
2013	627	41.0	15.2	24.9
2014	595	39.0	15.2	29.6
2015	641	43.0	14.9	29.6
2016	652	46.0	14.1	37.6
2017	686	45.0	15.2	37.2
2018	708	49.0	14.4	33.1
2019	729	48.0	15.1	38.4
2020	729	50.0	14.5	35.9
2021	709	48.0	14.7	39.1
2022	725	47.0	15.4	27.6
2023	740	48.0	15.4	31.4

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 Dr. Phillips Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$262 (2.9%)	$8,650 (97.1%)	$8,912
2019	$328 (3.5%)	$9,046 (96.5%)	$9,374
2020	$416 (4.3%)	$9,154 (95.7%)	$9,570
2021	$797 (8.2%)	$8,879 (91.8%)	$9,677
2022	$1,335 (13.8%)	$8,355 (86.2%)	$9,690
2023	$1,343 (13.0%)	$8,954 (86.9%)	$10,298

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. Phillips Elementary

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 265^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 360^th of 2240 Elementary schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Phillips Elementary)	80	82	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr. Phillips Elementary)	81	85	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Phillips Elementary)	75	60	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Phillips Elementary)	76	74	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Phillips Elementary)	72	61	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Phillips Elementary)	81	61	20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Dr. Phillips Elementary)	73	63	10%
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	729	740	1.5%
African American	67	40	40.3%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	75	70	6.7%
Hispanic	223	236	5.8%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	345	358	3.8%
Two or More Races	13	32	146.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.4%	31.4%	7.1%

Schools Near Dr. Phillips 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 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 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 Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dr. Phillips Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6909 Dr Phillips Blvd	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 354-2600	740	48	15.4	31.4%	358 (48.4%)	40 (5.4%)	236 (31.9%)	70 (9.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (4.3%)	89.6	191^st of 2256 public elementary schools	91.5%		82.2	360^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.9%	169	78.0	75.0	71.0				80.0	79.0	79.0				77.0					$10,298	$1,343	$8,954
Palm Lake Elementary	Public	K-5	8000 Pin Oak Dr	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 354-2610	651	44	14.7	48.5%	280 (43.0%)	68 (10.4%)	238 (36.6%)	44 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	17 (2.6%)	73.5	558^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.3%		81.3	381^st of 2240 public elementary schools	83.0%	177	62.0	64.0	70.0				64.0	61.0	70.0				71.0					$12,645	$1,938	$10,706
Bay Meadows Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9150 S Apopka Vineland Rd	Orlando	32836	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 876-7500	705	43	16.3	33.0%	291 (41.3%)	53 (7.5%)	211 (29.9%)	109 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.8%)	91.1	140^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.8%		88.4	208^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.7%	68	78.0	73.0	80.0				86.0	77.0	77.0				83.0					$10,175	$1,224	$8,953
Tangelo Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5115 Anzio St	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 354-2630	457	36	12.6	82.7%	17 (3.7%)	291 (63.7%)	136 (29.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.8%)	30.8	1601^st of 2256 public elementary schools	29.0%		13.7	2061^st of 2240 public elementary schools	8.0%	460	35.0	42.0	37.0				51.0	57.0	49.0				37.0					$15,913	$4,752	$11,161
Windy Ridge K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	3900 Beech Tree Dr	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 296-5100	1,173	71	16.5	41.2%	320 (27.3%)	132 (11.3%)	564 (48.1%)	118 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	35 (3.0%)	72.9	573^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	74.6%		66.5	708^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.4%	135	63.0	69.0	54.0	70.0	65.0	55.0	70.0	77.0	59.0	85.0	75.0	87.0	58.0	66.0	97.0	92.0	73.0	$10,555	$1,379	$9,177
Millennia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5301 Cypress Creek Dr	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 355-5730	833	52	16.0	46.9%	131 (15.7%)	207 (24.8%)	451 (54.1%)	29 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	13 (1.6%)	15	2034^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.8%		24.3	1763^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	21.3%	271	34.0	35.0	36.0				41.0	37.0	32.0				28.0					$10,212	$1,901	$8,311
Sand Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8301 Buena Vista Woods Blvd	Orlando	32836	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 903-7400	730	43	16.9	47.0%	267 (36.6%)	56 (7.7%)	301 (41.2%)	82 (11.2%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	18 (2.5%)	42.8	1269^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.8%		52.1	1045^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.3%	224	56.0	49.0	49.0				55.0	43.0	52.0				49.0					$10,794	$1,702	$9,092
Shingle Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5620 Harcourt Ave	Orlando	32839	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 354-2650	723	38	19.0	76.5%	21 (2.9%)	368 (50.9%)	306 (42.3%)	15 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	7 (1.0%)	13.2	2078^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.9%		13.2	2078^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.2%		37.0	34.0	26.0				37.0	43.0	29.0				24.0					$10,619	$2,294	$8,323
Sadler Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4000 W Oak Ridge Rd	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 354-2620	768	45	17.0	65.2%	114 (14.8%)	145 (18.9%)	493 (64.2%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	21.8	1854^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.8%		14.3	2046^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.7%	192	28.0	25.0	42.0				49.0	44.0	36.0				50.0					$10,182	$2,047	$8,135
Westpointe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7525 Westpointe Blvd	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 866-1271	717	40	17.9	40.0%	172 (24.0%)	169 (23.6%)	327 (45.6%)	23 (3.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	21 (2.9%)	61.6	828^th of 2256 public elementary schools	63.3%		50.3	1089^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.4%	261	57.0	64.0	52.0				74.0	68.0	46.0				57.0					$8,737	$1,065	$7,673

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Phillips Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Dr. Phillips Elementary?

Students at Dr. Phillips Elementary are 48% White, 32% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Dr. Phillips Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dr. Phillips Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southwest Middle
High : Dr. Phillips High

What district is Dr. Phillips Elementary in?

Orange

Is Dr. Phillips Elementary a good school?

Yes. Dr. Phillips Elementary ranks in the top 8.5% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Dr. Phillips Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 740 students attended Dr. Phillips Elementary.

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