Gotha Middle

Q: Is Gotha Middle a good school?

Gotha Middle ranks 475 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gotha Middle is a public middle school located in Windermere, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 1,052. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gotha Middle consistently outperforms the Orange County and Florida state averages in several key test areas, including Algebra 1, Geometry, and 8th grade Science. However, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 28.7% to 30.0%, compared to nearby schools like Sunridge Middle, Lakeview Middle, and Carver Middle. Additionally, Gotha Middle has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.87% to 43.17%.

Despite these challenges, Gotha Middle has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, suggesting the school is providing a stable educational experience for its diverse student population. The school's performance on test scores is generally stronger than the nearby schools, and its spending per student is in line with the district average. Overall, Gotha Middle appears to be a strong-performing middle school within the Orange County School District, offering a quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

9155 Gotha Rd
Windermere, FL 34786

(407) 521-2360

District: Orange

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,937

Students who attend Gotha Middle usually attend:

High:

Olympia High

Feeder schools for Gotha Middle:

Elementary:	Metrowest Elementary
	Oak Hill Elementary
	Thornebrooke Elementary
	William Frangus Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

Number of students: 1,052

Racial breakdown:

African American:

32.4%

Hispanic:

31.7%

White:

28.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gotha Middle ranks better than 60.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 15^th among 42 ranked middle schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.94. (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 Gotha Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (32.4%), Hispanic (31.7%), White (28%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gotha Middle is 20.6. 25 middle schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Gotha Middle employs 51 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gotha Middle is $8,937. 28 middle schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Gotha Middle 475^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Gotha 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 Gotha Middle

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	75.31	132^nd	593	77.7%
2005	76.12	123^rd	602	79.6%
2006	77.61	134^th	675	80.1%
2007	73.76	186^th	736	74.7%
2008	75.69	160^th	740	78.4%
2009	70.07	238^th	780	69.5%
2010	70.54	248^th	839	70.4%
2011	73.64	219^th	891	75.4%
2012	70.89	249^th	897	72.2%
2013	73.09	239^th	956	75.0%
2014	72.52	249^th	999	75.1%
2016	53.91	446^th	997	55.3%
2017	55.51	449^th	1031	56.5%
2018	44.31	585^th	1035	43.5%
2019	43.86	632^nd	1099	42.5%
2021	51.05	539^th	1136	52.6%
2022	52.93	505^th	1148	56.0%
2023	48.69	583^rd	1177	50.5%
2024	57.94	475^th	1196	60.3%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, July 3, 2023

Great principles and slot of really good teachers Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, February 20, 2015

Glad my 8th grader will be leaving and seriously considering removing my 7th grader. School has gone completely downhill with the arrival of a new principal. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, February 14, 2015

Gotha Middle School has always been a "A" rated school. It has struggled a bit with the faculty attitudes and the appearance of the school.NOT THIS YEAR!! WOW, what a difference with this new administration and parent support! School is really looking great and has a great rejuvenation among the staff!We look forward to a rest of the year! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Gotha Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	685	544	83	126	9	n/a	n/a	0	1447
1996	685	544	83	126	9	n/a	n/a	0	1447
1997	726	576	86	152	14	n/a	n/a	0	1554
1998	723	571	90	140	8	n/a	n/a	0	1532
1999	725	629	94	158	12	n/a	n/a	0	1618
2000	611	341	81	120	15	n/a	n/a	0	1168
2001	660	418	78	142	16	n/a	n/a	0	1314
2002	737	608	105	209	14	n/a	n/a	0	1673
2003	737	608	105	209	14	n/a	n/a	0	1673
2004	737	629	110	231	19	n/a	n/a	0	1726
2005	773	694	127	223	13	n/a	n/a	0	1830
2006	714	588	126	228	18	n/a	n/a	0	1674
2007	658	501	136	219	11	n/a	n/a	45	1570
2008	512	378	108	206	8	n/a	n/a	43	1255
2009	537	376	112	197	6	n/a	n/a	46	1274
2010	490	364	98	205	10	n/a	n/a	43	1210
2011	482	355	109	188	8	1	47	0	1190
2012	481	378	106	204	6	0	39	0	1214
2013	510	414	125	240	8	3	38	0	1338
2014	481	411	103	216	12	1	29	0	1253
2015	490	421	98	210	12	6	35	0	1272
2016	450	432	72	261	9	4	38	0	1266
2017	416	454	80	309	6	7	37	0	1309
2018	370	416	79	323	3	6	32	0	1229
2019	327	420	80	343	5	6	36	0	1217
2020	337	401	84	336	6	6	36	0	1206
2021	318	372	68	324	6	11	26	0	1125
2022	332	346	54	318	6	7	21	0	1084
2023	295	341	49	333	4	6	24	0	1052

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 Gotha Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	1447	60.0	24.1	29.9
1996	1447	60.0	24.1	29.9
1997	1554	70.0	22.2	27.4
1998	1532	78.0	19.6	24.2
1999	1618	80.0	20.2	40
2000	1168	61.0	19.1	32
2001	1314	61.0	21.5	30.8
2002	1673	91.0	18.4	27.9
2003	1673	91.0	18.4	27.9
2004	1726	93.0	18.6	26.5
2005	1830	101.0	18.1	33.2
2006	1674	96.0	17.4	33.2
2007	1570	90.0	17.4	34.2
2008	1255	71.0	17.7	35.6
2009	1274	75.7	17.2	35.7
2010	1210	68.0	17.7	38.6
2011	1190	68.0	17.5	43.3
2012	1214	65.0	18.6	38
2013	1338	64.0	20.9	53.3
2014	1253	66.0	18.9	56.3
2015	1272	67.0	18.9	51.3
2016	1266	76.0	16.6	56.7
2017	1309	72.0	18.1	58
2018	1229	69.0	17.8	54.9
2019	1217	59.0	20.6	60.7
2020	1206	65.0	18.5	63.5
2021	1125	63.0	17.8	41.9
2022	1084	56.0	19.3	43.2
2023	1052	51.0	20.6	42.5

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 Gotha Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	1447	60.0	24.1	29.9
1996	1447	60.0	24.1	29.9
1997	1554	70.0	22.2	27.4
1998	1532	78.0	19.6	24.2
1999	1618	80.0	20.2	40
2000	1168	61.0	19.1	32
2001	1314	61.0	21.5	30.8
2002	1673	91.0	18.4	27.9
2003	1673	91.0	18.4	27.9
2004	1726	93.0	18.6	26.5
2005	1830	101.0	18.1	33.2
2006	1674	96.0	17.4	33.2
2007	1570	90.0	17.4	34.2
2008	1255	71.0	17.7	35.6
2009	1274	75.7	17.2	35.7
2010	1210	68.0	17.7	38.6
2011	1190	68.0	17.5	43.3
2012	1214	65.0	18.6	38
2013	1338	64.0	20.9	53.3
2014	1253	66.0	18.9	56.3
2015	1272	67.0	18.9	51.3
2016	1266	76.0	16.6	56.7
2017	1309	72.0	18.1	58
2018	1229	69.0	17.8	54.9
2019	1217	59.0	20.6	60.7
2020	1206	65.0	18.5	63.5
2021	1125	63.0	17.8	41.9
2022	1084	56.0	19.3	43.2
2023	1052	51.0	20.6	42.5

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 Gotha Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$231 (2.8%)	$7,887 (97.2%)	$8,118
2019	$265 (3.3%)	$7,702 (96.7%)	$7,967
2020	$328 (3.8%)	$8,295 (96.2%)	$8,624
2021	$799 (8.6%)	$8,490 (91.4%)	$9,290
2022	$1,227 (12.9%)	$8,273 (87.1%)	$9,500
2023	$1,357 (15.2%)	$7,580 (84.8%)	$8,937

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gotha Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 632^nd of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 583^rd of 1177 Middle schools	8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gotha Middle)	48	53	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	52	52
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gotha Middle)	35	41	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	43	47	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gotha Middle)	51	51
7th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	48	46	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gotha Middle)	52	47	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	49	50	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gotha Middle)	53	52	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	47	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gotha Middle)	45	33	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	36	38	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Gotha Middle)	43	51	8%
8th Grade Science (Orange)	49	50	1%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Gotha Middle)	71	64	7%
End of Course Civics (Orange)	66	61	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Gotha Middle)	82	86	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)	63	51	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Gotha Middle)	87	95	8%
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	1217	1052	13.6%
African American	420	341	18.8%
American Indian	5	4	20%
Asian	80	49	38.8%
Hispanic	343	333	2.9%
Pacific Islander	6	6
White	327	295	9.8%
Two or More Races	36	24	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.7%	42.5%	18.2%

Schools Near Gotha 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 Biology 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 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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gotha Middle	Public	6-8	9155 Gotha Rd	Windermere	34786	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 521-2360	1,052	51	20.6	42.5%	295 (28.0%)	341 (32.4%)	333 (31.7%)	49 (4.7%)	4 (0.4%)	6 (0.6%)	24 (2.3%)	57.9	475^th of 1196 public middle schools	60.3%		48.7	583^rd of 1177 public middle schools	50.5%	108	56.0	47.0	55.0		64.0	18.0	67.0	55.0	77.0	89.0		57.0	$8,937	$1,357	$7,580
Chain Of Lakes Middle	Public	6-8	8700 Conroy Windermere Rd	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 909-5400	1,209	49	24.6	46.2%	187 (15.5%)	478 (39.5%)	466 (38.5%)	35 (2.9%)	4 (0.3%)	6 (0.5%)	33 (2.7%)	21	984^th of 1196 public middle schools	17.7%		20.8	969^th of 1177 public middle schools	17.7%	15	39.0	29.0	31.0		35.0	22.0	40.0	28.0	61.0	81.0		40.0	$7,641	$876	$6,765
Florida Virtual Middle School	Public, Virtual	6-8	5422 Carrier Dr.	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Fl Virtual	No	No	Yes	Yes	(800) 374-1430	2,387	97	24.6	26.2%	1,145 (48.0%)	241 (10.1%)	752 (31.5%)	64 (2.7%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	178 (7.5%)	67.2	364^th of 1196 public middle schools	69.6%		75.1	256^th of 1177 public middle schools	78.2%	108	68.0	68.0	62.0		57.0	66.0	49.0	45.0	83.0	93.0	95.0	79.0	$7,081	$856	$6,225
Ocoee Middle	Public	6-8	300 S Bluford Ave	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 877-5035	1,192	59	20.2	55.2%	207 (17.4%)	449 (37.7%)	464 (38.9%)	34 (2.9%)	3 (0.3%)	16 (1.3%)	19 (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
Robinswood Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	6305 Balboa Dr	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 296-5140	1,080	51	21.1	70.6%	28 (2.6%)	904 (83.7%)	107 (9.9%)	16 (1.5%)	5 (0.5%)	10 (0.9%)	10 (0.9%)	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
Innovations Middle Charter	Public, Charter	6-9	2768 N Hiawassee Rd	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 440-2846	161	6	26.8	77.0%	9 (5.6%)	118 (73.3%)	33 (20.5%)	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
Southwest Middle	Public	6-8	6450 Dr Phillips Blvd	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 370-7200	1,385	66	20.9	39.9%	374 (27.0%)	288 (20.8%)	593 (42.8%)	96 (6.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	31 (2.2%)	51.4	567^th of 1196 public middle schools	52.6%		39.9	703^rd of 1177 public middle schools	40.3%	136	53.0	48.0	46.0		56.0	33.0	63.0	56.0	93.0	100.0		65.0	$8,466	$976	$7,490
Carver Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	4500 W Columbia St	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 296-5110	721	44	16.3	79.2%	10 (1.4%)	621 (86.1%)	83 (11.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	21.1	983^rd of 1196 public middle schools	17.8%		17.5	1004^th of 1177 public middle schools	14.7%	21	31.0	35.0	30.0		29.0	29.0	42.0	27.0	95.0	50.0		43.0	$13,054	$3,165	$9,890
Meadowbrook Middle	Public	6-8	6000 North Ln	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-5130	957	44	21.7	78.3%	21 (2.2%)	743 (77.6%)	171 (17.9%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.6%)	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
Sunridge Middle	Public	6-8	14955 Sunridge Blvd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 656-0794	1,178	61	19.3	30.6%	590 (50.1%)	173 (14.7%)	297 (25.2%)	73 (6.2%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	37 (3.1%)	78.9	216^th of 1196 public middle schools	81.9%		79.2	205^th of 1177 public middle schools	82.6%	11	69.0	59.0	68.0		73.0	60.0	77.0	72.0	88.0	100.0		76.0	$9,554	$1,404	$8,151

Frequently Asked Questions about Gotha Middle

What district is Gotha Middle in?

Orange

What is the racial makeup of Gotha Middle?

Students at Gotha Middle are 32% African American, 32% Hispanic, 28% White, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Gotha Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,052 students attended Gotha Middle.

Is Gotha Middle a good school?

Gotha Middle ranks 475^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Gotha Middle attend?

Students who attend Gotha Middle usually go on to attend Olympia High

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