Meadow Woods Middle

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Meadow Woods Middle ranks 845 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Meadow Woods Middle is a public middle school in Orlando, Florida, serving 896 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.

Meadow Woods Middle faces several challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, lower-than-average academic performance, and a low statewide ranking. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are notably lower than the district and state averages, and it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida middle schools, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's proficiency rates in Geometry and Civics are higher than the district and state averages, suggesting some areas of strength.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Lake Nona Middle and Judson B. Walker Middle, the differences in academic performance and school rankings become more pronounced. For example, Lake Nona Middle outperforms Meadow Woods Middle across various subject areas and has a much higher statewide ranking. Despite increased spending per student at Meadow Woods Middle, the academic performance has not shown a corresponding improvement, indicating that addressing the school's challenges will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

1800 Rhode Island Woods Cir
Orlando, FL 32824

(407) 850-5180

District: Orange

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,915

Students who attend Meadow Woods Middle usually attend:

High:

Cypress Creek High

Feeder schools for Meadow Woods Middle:

Elementary:	Oakshire Elementary
	Wyndham Lakes Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 896

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

72.3%

African American:

15.7%

White:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Meadow Woods Middle ranks worse than 70.7% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 29^th among 42 ranked middle schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.91. (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: Hispanic (72.3%), African American (15.7%), White (7.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadow Woods Middle is 19.9, which is the 19^th best among 42 middle schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Meadow Woods Middle employs 45 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadow Woods Middle is $9,915, which is the 15^th highest among 42 middle schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Meadow Woods Middle 845^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Meadow Woods 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 Meadow Woods Middle

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	45.01	349^th	593	41.1%
2005	45.63	360^th	602	40.2%
2006	49.16	362^nd	675	46.4%
2007	41.33	469^th	736	36.3%
2008	35.22	518^th	740	30.0%
2009	33.19	556^th	780	28.7%
2010	37.03	575^th	839	31.5%
2011	36.91	608^th	891	31.8%
2012	44.37	515^th	897	42.6%
2013	44.83	551^st	956	42.4%
2014	48.06	518^th	999	48.1%
2016	43.38	566^th	997	43.2%
2017	36.75	655^th	1031	36.5%
2018	29.60	743^rd	1035	28.2%
2019	33.59	756^th	1099	31.2%
2021	42.88	658^th	1136	42.1%
2022	42.42	648^th	1148	43.6%
2023	24.07	922^nd	1177	21.7%
2024	31.91	845^th	1196	29.3%

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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 Meadow Woods Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	382	123	49	402	5	n/a	n/a	0	961
2000	430	156	59	509	5	n/a	n/a	0	1159
2001	401	182	75	619	8	n/a	n/a	0	1285
2002	403	236	96	938	16	n/a	n/a	0	1689
2003	403	236	96	938	16	n/a	n/a	0	1689
2004	407	251	100	1027	16	n/a	n/a	0	1801
2005	393	271	95	1161	18	n/a	n/a	0	1938
2006	361	254	95	1223	19	n/a	n/a	0	1952
2007	155	154	70	975	6	n/a	n/a	32	1392
2008	141	152	70	960	8	n/a	n/a	33	1364
2009	127	148	72	934	10	n/a	n/a	34	1325
2010	113	139	69	805	8	n/a	n/a	33	1167
2011	99	154	62	798	9	2	31	0	1155
2012	111	152	65	784	7	3	15	0	1137
2013	115	135	70	834	7	3	16	0	1180
2014	101	138	55	753	8	1	14	0	1070
2015	97	143	42	729	9	3	13	0	1036
2016	86	132	27	707	5	1	8	0	966
2017	76	125	28	714	5	2	5	0	955
2018	75	126	30	736	5	4	5	0	981
2019	63	138	27	736	6	5	7	0	982
2020	79	151	25	759	2	9	5	0	1030
2021	68	155	25	688	0	6	6	0	948
2022	69	152	31	669	0	3	5	0	929
2023	67	141	32	648	1	2	5	0	896

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 Meadow Woods Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	961	50.0	19.2	43.9
2000	1159	52.0	22.3	44.4
2001	1285	57.0	22.5	46.1
2002	1689	77.0	21.9	40.9
2003	1689	77.0	21.9	40.9
2004	1801	93.0	19.4	44.6
2005	1938	104.0	18.6	52.5
2006	1952	105.0	18.6	56.2
2007	1392	78.0	17.8	63.3
2008	1364	81.0	16.8	66.3
2009	1325	76.8	17.7	69.2
2010	1167	63.0	18.5	77.2
2011	1155	61.0	18.9	79.7
2012	1137	61.0	18.6	69.7
2013	1180	59.0	20.0	84.9
2014	1070	63.0	16.9	83.3
2015	1036	61.0	16.9	82.1
2016	966	54.0	17.8	99.7
2017	955	50.0	19.1	99.7
2018	981	52.0	18.8	53.5
2019	982	49.0	20.0	48
2020	1030	50.0	20.6	91.8
2021	948	50.0	18.9	50.7
2022	929	47.0	19.7	50.8
2023	896	45.0	19.9	51.6

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 Meadow Woods Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	961	50.0	19.2	43.9
2000	1159	52.0	22.3	44.4
2001	1285	57.0	22.5	46.1
2002	1689	77.0	21.9	40.9
2003	1689	77.0	21.9	40.9
2004	1801	93.0	19.4	44.6
2005	1938	104.0	18.6	52.5
2006	1952	105.0	18.6	56.2
2007	1392	78.0	17.8	63.3
2008	1364	81.0	16.8	66.3
2009	1325	76.8	17.7	69.2
2010	1167	63.0	18.5	77.2
2011	1155	61.0	18.9	79.7
2012	1137	61.0	18.6	69.7
2013	1180	59.0	20.0	84.9
2014	1070	63.0	16.9	83.3
2015	1036	61.0	16.9	82.1
2016	966	54.0	17.8	99.7
2017	955	50.0	19.1	99.7
2018	981	52.0	18.8	53.5
2019	982	49.0	20.0	48
2020	1030	50.0	20.6	91.8
2021	948	50.0	18.9	50.7
2022	929	47.0	19.7	50.8
2023	896	45.0	19.9	51.6

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 Meadow Woods Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$805 (9.5%)	$7,667 (90.5%)	$8,472
2019	$565 (6.9%)	$7,635 (93.1%)	$8,200
2020	$334 (4.2%)	$7,673 (95.8%)	$8,006
2021	$717 (8.1%)	$8,170 (91.9%)	$8,888
2022	$1,221 (13.1%)	$8,102 (86.9%)	$9,323
2023	$1,508 (15.2%)	$8,408 (84.8%)	$9,915

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadow Woods 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 756^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 922^nd of 1177 Middle schools	9.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Woods Middle)	42	38	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	48	46	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Meadow Woods Middle)	47	39	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	49	50	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Woods Middle)	48	40	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	47	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Meadow Woods Middle)	19	36	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	36	38	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Meadow Woods Middle)	45	39	6%
8th Grade Science (Orange)	49	50	1%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Meadow Woods Middle)	63	51	12%
End of Course Civics (Orange)	66	61	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Meadow Woods Middle)	96	82	14%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)	63	51	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Meadow Woods Middle)	88	95	7%
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	982	896	8.8%
African American	138	141	2.2%
American Indian	6	1	83.3%
Asian	27	32	18.5%
Hispanic	736	648	12%
Pacific Islander	5	2	60%
White	63	67	6.3%
Two or More Races	7	5	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48%	51.6%	3.6%

Schools Near Meadow Woods 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 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
Meadow Woods Middle	Public	5-8	1800 Rhode Island Woods Cir	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 850-5180	896	45	19.9	51.6%	67 (7.5%)	141 (15.7%)	648 (72.3%)	32 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.6%)	31.9	845^th of 1196 public middle schools	29.3%		24.1	922^nd of 1177 public middle schools	21.7%	77	43.0	35.0	41.0	41.0	30.0	46.0	42.0	51.0	76.0		50.0	$9,915	$1,508	$8,408
South Creek Middle	Public	6-8	3801 E Wetherbee Rd	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 251-2413	1,146	53	21.6	41.7%	93 (8.1%)	173 (15.1%)	769 (67.1%)	88 (7.7%)	4 (0.3%)	7 (0.6%)	12 (1.0%)	50.8	574^th of 1196 public middle schools	52.0%		53.9	508^th of 1177 public middle schools	56.8%	66	56.0	54.0	53.0	61.0	24.0	43.0	46.0	76.0	89.0		67.0	$8,871	$1,263	$7,608
Parkway Middle School	Public	6-8	857 Florida Pkwy	Kissimmee	34743	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 344-7000	741	41	18.0	53.3%	54 (7.3%)	75 (10.1%)	593 (80.0%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	8 (1.1%)	13.6	1070^th of 1196 public middle schools	10.5%		13.3	1057^th of 1177 public middle schools	10.2%	13	23.0	31.0	35.0	11.0	27.0	25.0	18.0	61.0	88.0	92.0	62.0	$9,977	$1,808	$8,169
Denn John Middle School	Public	6-8	2001 Denn John Ln	Kissimmee	34744	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 935-3560	873	51	17.2	57.0%	76 (8.7%)	116 (13.3%)	648 (74.2%)	15 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	13 (1.5%)	15.4	1049^th of 1196 public middle schools	12.3%		11.8	1070^th of 1177 public middle schools	9.1%	21	34.0	26.0	27.0	18.0	33.0	33.0	14.0	57.0	95.0	82.0	52.0	$10,295	$1,946	$8,349
Sports Leadership Arts Management (Slam)	Public, Charter	6-8	611 Line Dr	Kissimmee	34744	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 569-7637	166	11	15.0	76.5%	18 (10.8%)	8 (4.8%)	134 (80.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	92.7	54^th of 1196 public middle schools	95.5%		92.4	60^th of 1177 public middle schools	94.9%	6	86.0	77.0	81.0	98.0	88.0	88.0	66.0	81.0		96.0	95.0	$11,567	$1,009	$10,558
Freedom Middle	Public	6-8	2850 Taft Vineland Rd	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-6130	1,159	59	19.6	43.7%	164 (14.2%)	138 (11.9%)	766 (66.1%)	62 (5.3%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.7%)	20 (1.7%)	25.9	918^th of 1196 public middle schools	23.2%		36.8	744^th of 1177 public middle schools	36.8%	174	36.0	36.0	32.0	31.0	26.0	43.0	39.0	83.0	100.0		59.0	$8,985	$1,155	$7,831
Hunters Creek Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	13400 Town Loop Blvd	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 858-4620	1,216	61	19.9	47.4%	218 (17.9%)	72 (5.9%)	814 (66.9%)	78 (6.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	30 (2.5%)	70	331^st of 1196 public middle schools	72.3%		65.8	372^nd of 1177 public middle schools	68.4%	41	59.0	53.0	59.0	76.0	51.0	84.0	60.0	98.0	98.0		62.0	$8,673	$1,108	$7,565
Lake Nona Middle	Public	6-8	13700 Narcoossee Rd	Orlando	32832	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 956-8300	1,715	86	19.9	31.1%	422 (24.6%)	121 (7.1%)	997 (58.1%)	118 (6.9%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.3%)	49 (2.9%)	79.8	203^rd of 1196 public middle schools	83.0%		73.8	272^nd of 1177 public middle schools	76.9%	69	67.0	64.0	66.0	80.0	44.0	86.0	68.0	93.0	99.0		77.0	$8,160	$1,102	$7,057
Judson B Walker Middle	Public	6-8	150 Amidon Ln	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 858-3210	933	43	21.6	72.9%	56 (6.0%)	180 (19.3%)	671 (71.9%)	14 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	16.7	1038^th of 1196 public middle schools	13.2%		19.4	988^th of 1177 public middle schools	16.1%	50	27.0	22.0	29.0	29.0	21.0	41.0	27.0	100.0			43.0	$9,427	$1,661	$7,765
Kissimmee Middle School	Public	6-8	2410 Dyer Blvd	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 870-0857	1,289	76	17.0	58.7%	107 (8.3%)	145 (11.2%)	984 (76.3%)	22 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	27 (2.1%)	13.2	1076^th of 1196 public middle schools	10.0%		10.1	1083^rd of 1177 public middle schools	8.0%	7	23.0	22.0	30.0	15.0	24.0	35.0	20.0	85.0	96.0	100.0	44.0	$10,297	$2,248	$8,049

Frequently Asked Questions about Meadow Woods Middle

What high school do graduates of Meadow Woods Middle attend?

Students who attend Meadow Woods Middle usually go on to attend Cypress Creek High

Is Meadow Woods Middle a good school?

Meadow Woods Middle ranks 845^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Meadow Woods Middle in?

Orange

What is the racial makeup of Meadow Woods Middle?

Students at Meadow Woods Middle are 72% Hispanic, 16% African American, 7% White, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Meadow Woods Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 896 students attended Meadow Woods Middle.

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