Chain Of Lakes Middle

Summary:

Chain Of Lakes Middle is a public middle school located in Orlando, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,209 students. 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.

Chain Of Lakes Middle faces significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate that has risen from 15.7% in 2019-2020 to 44.4% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the district and state averages. The school also consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages across various standardized tests, with only 39% of 6th graders proficient in ELA in 2023-2024, compared to 52% in the district and 54% statewide. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined, dropping from 362 out of 999 Florida middle schools in 2013-2014 to 984 out of 1,196 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to other nearby middle schools in the same district, such as Horizon West Middle, which is located just 4.7 miles away and has significantly higher test scores and a higher statewide ranking, Chain Of Lakes Middle generally underperforms. The high chronic absenteeism rate and the school's relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (46.15% in 2022-2023) suggest that the school may need to address both academic and non-academic factors impacting student success.

Detail:

Public 6-8

8700 Conroy Windermere Rd
Orlando, FL 32835

(407) 909-5400

District: Orange

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,641

Students who attend Chain Of Lakes Middle usually attend:

High:

Olympia High

Feeder schools for Chain Of Lakes Middle:

Elementary:	Eagles Nest Elementary
	Palm Lake Elementary
	Westpointe Elementary
	Windy Ridge K-8

Student/teacher ratio: 24.6

Number of students: 1,209

Racial breakdown:

African American:

39.5%

Hispanic:

38.5%

White:

15.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chain Of Lakes Middle ranks worse than 82.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 36^th among 42 ranked middle schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.03. (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 Chain Of Lakes Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.5%), Hispanic (38.5%), White (15.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chain Of Lakes Middle is 24.6. 40 middle schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Chain Of Lakes Middle employs 49 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chain Of Lakes Middle is $7,641. 38 middle schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Chain Of Lakes Middle 984^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Chain Of 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 Chain Of Lakes Middle

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	66.58	190^th	593	68.0%
2005	65.49	207^th	602	65.6%
2006	69.45	195^th	675	71.1%
2007	73.25	190^th	736	74.2%
2008	64.68	277^th	740	62.6%
2009	62.86	298^th	780	61.8%
2010	56.22	397^th	839	52.7%
2011	56.24	434^th	891	51.3%
2012	60.97	345^th	897	61.5%
2013	59.13	389^th	956	59.3%
2014	61.36	362^nd	999	63.8%
2016	39.56	596^th	997	40.2%
2017	41.71	599^th	1031	41.9%
2018	30.69	729^th	1035	29.6%
2019	32.98	762^nd	1099	30.7%
2021	29.16	814^th	1136	28.3%
2022	27.02	856^th	1148	25.4%
2023	20.79	969^th	1177	17.7%
2024	21.03	984^th	1196	17.7%

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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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by a student
Thursday, July 20, 2023

Got jumped and robbed 4-5 times told the staff did nothing 🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭. Should’ve taken it into my own hands Ilearned some lessons on life there. 💪💪 Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, December 16, 2021

It has pretty good teachers, and the deans are pretty nice there are also some teachers you just dont wanna mess with because their either strict or just straight up annoying, I overall think its a good school but the higher grades like 8th usually talk bout you in your face like you some kind of idiot but if your going there next year just choose who you hang out with wisely because it might just affect you for the rest of the year and also try not to get posted on the school pages (such as colms sleep, munchies, ugly, shaderoom, etc) Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, September 24, 2021

Molded portables made my kids and their teacher sick. You can see the mold on the outside of the portables. They were damaged by the rising flood waters from the lake during various hurricanes between 2012-2020. They removed some, but not all. They smell like mildew and cat pee. My kid said they pulled dead cats & rats out of a couple of them, but put my kid right back in there to get breathing problems. The teachers get so sick they have to quit. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Chain Of Lakes Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	659	390	53	115	7	n/a	n/a	0	1224
2001	638	469	78	161	10	n/a	n/a	0	1356
2002	636	393	74	195	4	n/a	n/a	0	1302
2003	636	393	74	195	4	n/a	n/a	0	1302
2004	607	405	66	231	1	n/a	n/a	0	1310
2005	595	452	85	248	3	n/a	n/a	0	1383
2006	592	426	81	232	3	n/a	n/a	0	1334
2007	526	405	84	219	4	n/a	n/a	41	1279
2008	510	450	78	224	2	n/a	n/a	52	1316
2009	475	448	63	217	1	n/a	n/a	55	1259
2010	425	444	53	248	1	n/a	n/a	46	1217
2011	394	497	62	315	3	2	42	0	1315
2012	375	523	61	358	4	4	48	0	1373
2013	354	566	66	362	6	3	39	0	1396
2014	344	551	65	317	5	3	35	0	1320
2015	314	546	61	332	5	2	25	0	1285
2016	322	523	59	375	5	4	22	0	1310
2017	274	527	63	430	3	3	27	0	1327
2018	234	502	53	483	1	5	29	0	1307
2019	205	479	50	530	1	3	34	0	1302
2020	187	446	39	518	1	5	36	0	1232
2021	149	452	36	477	3	6	34	0	1157
2022	152	445	28	439	4	11	29	0	1108
2023	187	478	35	466	4	6	33	0	1209

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 Chain Of Lakes Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	1224	61.0	20.1	35.6
2001	1356	59.0	23.0	39.5
2002	1302	67.0	19.4	30.6
2003	1302	67.0	19.4	30.6
2004	1310	70.0	18.7	36.9
2005	1383	69.0	20.0	42.8
2006	1334	77.0	17.3	42.6
2007	1279	75.0	17.1	40.4
2008	1316	69.0	19.1	46.6
2009	1259	71.6	18.0	48.5
2010	1217	68.0	17.9	54.6
2011	1315	70.0	18.7	58.4
2012	1373	73.0	18.8	54.7
2013	1396	76.0	18.3	62.5
2014	1320	77.0	17.1	63.9
2015	1285	74.0	17.3	64
2016	1310	69.0	18.9	67.5
2017	1327	68.0	19.5	68.2
2018	1307	71.0	18.4	66.9
2019	1302	67.0	19.4	69.4
2020	1232	66.0	18.6	76.9
2021	1157	63.0	18.3	n/a
2022	1108	55.0	20.1	48.4
2023	1209	49.0	24.6	46.2

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 Chain Of Lakes Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	1224	61.0	20.1	35.6
2001	1356	59.0	23.0	39.5
2002	1302	67.0	19.4	30.6
2003	1302	67.0	19.4	30.6
2004	1310	70.0	18.7	36.9
2005	1383	69.0	20.0	42.8
2006	1334	77.0	17.3	42.6
2007	1279	75.0	17.1	40.4
2008	1316	69.0	19.1	46.6
2009	1259	71.6	18.0	48.5
2010	1217	68.0	17.9	54.6
2011	1315	70.0	18.7	58.4
2012	1373	73.0	18.8	54.7
2013	1396	76.0	18.3	62.5
2014	1320	77.0	17.1	63.9
2015	1285	74.0	17.3	64
2016	1310	69.0	18.9	67.5
2017	1327	68.0	19.5	68.2
2018	1307	71.0	18.4	66.9
2019	1302	67.0	19.4	69.4
2020	1232	66.0	18.6	76.9
2021	1157	63.0	18.3	n/a
2022	1108	55.0	20.1	48.4
2023	1209	49.0	24.6	46.2

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 Chain Of Lakes Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$122 (1.7%)	$6,868 (98.3%)	$6,990
2019	$162 (2.3%)	$7,013 (97.7%)	$7,175
2020	$155 (2.0%)	$7,693 (98.0%)	$7,849
2021	$560 (6.6%)	$7,866 (93.3%)	$8,427
2022	$922 (10.8%)	$7,625 (89.2%)	$8,547
2023	$876 (11.5%)	$6,765 (88.5%)	$7,641

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chain Of 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 762^nd of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 969^th of 1177 Middle schools	13%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chain Of Lakes Middle)	49	35	14%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	52	52
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chain Of Lakes Middle)	47	36	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	43	47	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chain Of Lakes Middle)	36	33	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	48	46	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chain Of Lakes Middle)	40	37	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	49	50	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chain Of Lakes Middle)	46	34	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	47	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chain Of Lakes Middle)	15	20	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	36	38	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Chain Of Lakes Middle)	41	36	5%
8th Grade Science (Orange)	49	50	1%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Chain Of Lakes Middle)	51	38	13%
End of Course Civics (Orange)	66	61	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Chain Of Lakes Middle)	81	82	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)	63	51	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Chain Of Lakes Middle)	95	85	10%
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	1302	1209	7.1%
African American	479	478	0.2%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	50	35	30%
Hispanic	530	466	12.1%
Pacific Islander	3	6	100%
White	205	187	8.8%
Two or More Races	34	33	2.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.4%	46.2%	23.2%

Schools Near Chain Of 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 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
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
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
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
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
Horizon West Middle	Public	6-8	8200 Tattant Blvd	Windermere	34786	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 905-3731	1,346	62	21.7	29.1%	430 (31.9%)	56 (4.2%)	736 (54.7%)	90 (6.7%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	29 (2.2%)	67.4	358^th of 1196 public middle schools	70.1%		69.7	330^th of 1177 public middle schools	72.0%	28	64.0	59.0	58.0	65.0	42.0	69.0	56.0	87.0	100.0		72.0	$8,056	$941	$7,114
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
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
Westridge Middle	Public	6-8	3800 W Oak Ridge Rd	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 354-2640	1,207	60	20.1	68.4%	33 (2.7%)	514 (42.6%)	633 (52.4%)	14 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (0.8%)	23.4	953^rd of 1196 public middle schools	20.3%		28	869^th of 1177 public middle schools	26.2%	84	28.0	28.0	32.0	38.0	17.0	52.0	31.0	78.0	73.0		50.0	$9,408	$1,850	$7,557
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
Memorial Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	2220 W 29th St	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 245-1810	944	45	20.9	75.4%	19 (2.0%)	601 (63.7%)	305 (32.3%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	9 (1.0%)	12	1088^th of 1196 public middle schools	9.0%		16	1028^th of 1177 public middle schools	12.7%	60	20.0	17.0	23.0	16.0	29.0	38.0	17.0	94.0	100.0		31.0	$9,175	$2,114	$7,062

Frequently Asked Questions about Chain Of Lakes Middle

What district is Chain Of Lakes Middle in?

Orange

How many students attend Chain Of Lakes Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,209 students attended Chain Of Lakes Middle.

Is Chain Of Lakes Middle a good school?

Chain Of Lakes Middle ranks in the bottom 17.7% of Florida middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Chain Of Lakes Middle?

Students at Chain Of Lakes Middle are 40% African American, 39% Hispanic, 15% White, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Chain Of Lakes Middle attend?

Students who attend Chain Of Lakes Middle usually go on to attend Olympia High

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