Ucp Pine Hills Charter

Summary:

Ucp Pine Hills Charter is an elementary public charter school in Orlando, Florida, serving 164 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade, with a predominantly African American student population. However, the school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Orange County and the state, with concerning academic and attendance challenges.

Ucp Pine Hills Charter struggles with low academic performance, with only 27% of 3rd graders and 20% of 4th graders proficient in Math, significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 43.4%, much higher than nearby schools like Rosemont Elementary, Pinewood Elementary, and West Oaks Elementary, which all have higher proficiency rates and lower absenteeism. Additionally, 71.95% of Ucp Pine Hills Charter students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families.

Despite the school's low academic performance, Ucp Pine Hills Charter spends a relatively high amount of $16,514 per student, more than many nearby schools. This suggests that the school's challenges may not be solely due to a lack of funding, but rather a need for a more targeted and effective approach to improving student learning and engagement. The school's struggles highlight the importance of addressing the root causes of underperformance, such as student attendance, socioeconomic factors, and the efficient allocation of resources, to ensure all students have access to a quality education.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

5800 Golf Club Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32808

(407) 852-3300

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
2143^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,514

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 164

Racial breakdown:

African American:

72.6%

Hispanic:

21.3%

White:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ucp Pine Hills Charter ranks worse than 95% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 156^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.5. (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 (72.6%), Hispanic (21.3%), White (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ucp Pine Hills Charter is 14.9, which is the 41^st best among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Ucp Pine Hills Charter employs 11 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ucp Pine Hills Charter is $16,514, which is the 6^th highest among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ucp Pine Hills Charter 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 Ucp Pine Hills Charter

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	2.18	2237^th	2247	0.4%
2023	2.85	2219^th	2240	0.9%
2024	10.50	2143^rd	2256	5.0%

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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 parent
Monday, October 16, 2017

This school is in an area where people are in the most NEED but this school assists in no way in helping those needs be met. My grand children go here and there is potential to be great, but all the needs of the children are not being met. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ucp Pine Hills Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	3	13	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	18
2005	4	25	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	35
2006	2	19	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	26
2007	8	25	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	3	42
2008	3	30	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	2	43
2009	3	29	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	2	42
2010	3	43	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	3	57
2011	2	37	0	9	0	0	1	0	49
2012	1	45	0	6	0	0	1	0	53
2013	2	39	2	6	0	0	0	0	49
2014	7	45	1	12	0	0	0	0	65
2015	1	60	3	21	0	0	0	0	85
2016	0	61	2	28	0	2	0	0	93
2017	4	96	4	33	0	4	1	0	142
2018	4	105	4	36	0	4	0	0	153
2019	7	109	2	30	0	4	0	0	152
2020	12	114	0	24	1	4	1	0	156
2021	11	121	2	38	1	3	2	0	178
2022	5	131	2	31	0	2	1	0	172
2023	5	119	2	35	0	1	2	0	164

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 Ucp Pine Hills Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	18	n/a	n/a	38.9
2005	35	0.0	n/a	65.7
2006	26	3.0	8.7	61.5
2007	42	1.0	42.0	30.8
2008	43	4.0	10.8	53.7
2009	42	4.1	10.5	57.5
2010	57	7.5	7.6	37
2011	49	13.0	3.7	67.3
2012	53	11.0	4.8	69.8
2013	49	14.0	3.5	91.8
2014	65	15.0	4.3	72.3
2015	85	10.0	8.5	78.8
2016	93	14.0	6.6	90.3
2017	142	16.0	8.8	84.5
2018	153	18.0	8.5	75.2
2019	152	10.0	15.2	75
2020	156	13.0	12.0	1.9
2021	178	12.0	14.8	77.5
2022	172	12.0	14.3	77.9
2023	164	11.0	14.9	72

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 Ucp Pine Hills Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	18	n/a	n/a	38.9
2005	35	0.0	n/a	65.7
2006	26	3.0	8.7	61.5
2007	42	1.0	42.0	30.8
2008	43	4.0	10.8	53.7
2009	42	4.1	10.5	57.5
2010	57	7.5	7.6	37
2011	49	13.0	3.7	67.3
2012	53	11.0	4.8	69.8
2013	49	14.0	3.5	91.8
2014	65	15.0	4.3	72.3
2015	85	10.0	8.5	78.8
2016	93	14.0	6.6	90.3
2017	142	16.0	8.8	84.5
2018	153	18.0	8.5	75.2
2019	152	10.0	15.2	75
2020	156	13.0	12.0	1.9
2021	178	12.0	14.8	77.5
2022	172	12.0	14.3	77.9
2023	164	11.0	14.9	72

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 Ucp Pine Hills Charter

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$11,544 (100.0%)	$11,544
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$15,213 (100.0%)	$15,213
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$14,551 (100.0%)	$14,551
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$15,124 (100.0%)	$15,124
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$15,155 (100.0%)	$15,155
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$16,514 (100.0%)	$16,514

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ucp Pine Hills Charter

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ucp Pine Hills Charter)	5	7	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	152	164	7.9%
African American	109	119	9.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	30	35	16.7%
Pacific Islander	4	1	75%
White	7	5	28.6%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75%	72%	3%

Schools Near Ucp Pine Hills Charter

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ucp Pine Hills Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	5800 Golf Club Pkwy	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 852-3300	164	11	14.9	72.0%	5 (3.0%)	119 (72.6%)	35 (21.3%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	10.5	2143^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	5.0%		2.8	2219^th of 2240 public elementary schools	0.9%	76	27.0	50.0		27.0	20.0			$16,514	$00	$16,514
Mollie Ray Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 Beecher St	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6460	429	27	15.8	81.8%	9 (2.1%)	330 (76.9%)	77 (17.9%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	27.1	1708^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.3%		19.8	1901^st of 2240 public elementary schools	15.1%	193	37.0	28.0	27.0	51.0	49.0	58.0	42.0	$14,266	$4,808	$9,458
Ridgewood Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3401 Pioneer Rd	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6510	460	26	17.6	81.3%	19 (4.1%)	290 (63.0%)	136 (29.6%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.1%)	43.8	1244^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.9%		32.9	1528^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.8%	284	44.0	46.0	49.0	53.0	53.0	49.0	64.0	$12,481	$3,782	$8,699
Rolling Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4903 Donovan St	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6530	472	31	15.2	77.3%	9 (1.9%)	391 (82.8%)	60 (12.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	11.5	2118^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.1%		13.2	2079^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.2%	39	28.0	23.0	33.0	30.0	30.0	31.0	42.0	$13,188	$3,712	$9,476
Pine Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1006 Ferndell Rd	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6500	669	37	18.0	83.3%	27 (4.0%)	538 (80.4%)	81 (12.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	14 (2.1%)	24.4	1781^st of 2256 public elementary schools	21.1%		19.7	1907^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.9%	126	30.0	40.0	53.0	45.0	38.0	37.0	41.0	$10,113	$2,992	$7,122
Hiawassee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6800 Hennepin Blvd	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6410	565	32	17.6	80.0%	11 (1.9%)	469 (83.0%)	69 (12.2%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	24.3	1785^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.9%		22	1836^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.0%	51	41.0	40.0	39.0	40.0	48.0	27.0	47.0	$12,384	$3,071	$9,313
Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	1780 Mercy Dr	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 412-6968	104	7	14.8	72.1%	1 (1.0%)	99 (95.2%)	4 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.3	2236^th of 2256 public elementary schools	0.9%		11.1	2120^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.4%	116	19.0		23.0	0.0		15.0		$12,580	$2,479	$10,102
Rosemont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4650 Point Look Out Rd	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 522-6050	555	41	13.5	82.0%	17 (3.1%)	433 (78.0%)	85 (15.3%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.3%)	37.8	1407^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.6%		22.2	1828^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.4%	421	48.0	42.0	51.0	54.0	38.0	49.0	57.0	$13,870	$3,990	$9,880
Pinewood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3005 N Apopka Vineland Rd	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 532-7930	490	28	17.5	81.2%	9 (1.8%)	384 (78.4%)	90 (18.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	32.9	1539^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.8%		33.5	1506^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.8%	33	43.0	51.0	39.0	46.0	52.0	39.0	49.0	$12,473	$3,629	$8,844
West Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	905 Dorscher Rd	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 532-3875	432	30	14.4	81.3%	6 (1.4%)	383 (88.7%)	37 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (0.9%)	32.6	1546^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.5%		28.7	1645^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.6%	99	49.0	39.0	38.0	46.0	43.0	46.0	57.0	$14,073	$4,067	$10,005

Frequently Asked Questions about Ucp Pine Hills Charter

What district is Ucp Pine Hills Charter in?

Orange

What is the racial makeup of Ucp Pine Hills Charter?

Students at Ucp Pine Hills Charter are 73% African American, 21% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Ucp Pine Hills Charter?

In the 2022-23 school year, 164 students attended Ucp Pine Hills Charter.

Is Ucp Pine Hills Charter a good school?

Ucp Pine Hills Charter ranks in the bottom 5.0% of Florida elementary schools.

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