Innovations Middle Charter

Summary:

Innovations Middle Charter is a public charter middle school in Orlando, Florida, serving grades 6-9 with a total enrollment of 161 students. The school has a predominantly African American student population and has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in Florida's Orange County district.

Innovations Middle Charter faces significant challenges in academic performance, with only 8% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 3% proficient or better in Algebra 1, compared to over 50% in the district and state. The school has also reported a 0% four-year graduation rate for the past two years and extremely high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 59.8% to 85.6% in recent years, far exceeding the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Hamlin Middle, Carver Middle, and Meadowbrook Middle, the performance gap at Innovations Middle Charter is significant, with these nearby schools consistently outperforming Innovations Middle Charter across various academic measures. Despite increased spending per student, from $6,295 in 2018-2019 to $9,105 in 2020-2021, the school's academic outcomes have not improved, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review and targeted interventions to address the root causes of the school's struggles.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-9

2768 N Hiawassee Rd
Orlando, FL 32818

(407) 440-2846

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1169^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 26.8

Number of students: 161

Racial breakdown:

African American:

73.3%

Hispanic:

20.5%

White:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Innovations Middle Charter ranks worse than 97.7% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 42 ranked middle schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.08. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Innovations Middle Charter who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (73.3%), Hispanic (20.5%), White (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Innovations Middle Charter is 26.8. 41 middle schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Innovations Middle Charter employs 6 full-time teachers.

Finance

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Innovations Middle Charter 1169^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Innovations Middle Charter 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 Innovations Middle Charter

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2013	4.63	894^th	956	6.5%
2014	3.80	944^th	999	5.5%
2016	2.58	980^th	997	1.7%
2017	2.54	1018^th	1031	1.3%
2018	5.07	991^st	1035	4.3%
2019	2.83	1084^th	1099	1.4%
2021	6.62	1096^th	1136	3.5%
2022	5.02	1110^th	1148	3.3%
2023	3.82	1142^nd	1177	3.0%
2024	3.08	1169^th	1196	2.3%

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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 Innovations Middle Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	6	146	1	17	0	0	3	173
2012	7	158	1	20	1	0	0	187
2013	6	149	0	23	1	0	0	179
2014	6	180	0	25	1	1	1	214
2015	5	123	1	22	1	0	0	152
2016	12	175	1	31	0	0	0	219
2017	17	137	0	24	0	0	1	179
2018	9	138	0	21	0	0	2	170
2019	15	137	0	30	0	1	2	185
2020	25	138	0	36	0	2	5	206
2021	10	131	0	34	0	0	2	177
2022	10	139	0	33	0	0	3	185
2023	9	118	0	33	0	0	1	161

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 Innovations Middle Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	173	11.0	15.7	41.6
2012	187	9.0	20.7	68.4
2013	179	14.0	12.7	88.8
2014	214	11.0	19.4	80.8
2015	152	16.0	9.5	25
2016	219	13.0	16.8	49.8
2017	179	10.0	17.9	46.9
2018	170	10.0	17.0	34.7
2019	185	9.0	20.5	96.2
2020	206	9.0	22.8	12.1
2021	177	9.0	19.6	77.4
2022	185	9.0	20.5	75.1
2023	161	6.0	26.8	77

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 Innovations Middle Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	173	11.0	15.7	41.6
2012	187	9.0	20.7	68.4
2013	179	14.0	12.7	88.8
2014	214	11.0	19.4	80.8
2015	152	16.0	9.5	25
2016	219	13.0	16.8	49.8
2017	179	10.0	17.9	46.9
2018	170	10.0	17.0	34.7
2019	185	9.0	20.5	96.2
2020	206	9.0	22.8	12.1
2021	177	9.0	19.6	77.4
2022	185	9.0	20.5	75.1
2023	161	6.0	26.8	77

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 Innovations Middle Charter

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$888 (14.1%)	$5,407 (85.9%)	$6,295
2020	$1,021 (14.1%)	$6,235 (85.9%)	$7,257
2021	$2,781 (30.5%)	$6,324 (69.5%)	$9,105

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Innovations Middle Charter

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1084^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 1142^nd of 1177 Middle schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Innovations Middle Charter)	10	6	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	52	52
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Innovations Middle Charter)	4	12	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	43	47	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Innovations Middle Charter)	7	14	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	48	46	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Innovations Middle Charter)	7	8	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	49	50	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Innovations Middle Charter)	10	9	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	47	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Innovations Middle Charter)	9	11	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	36	38	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Innovations Middle Charter)	2	4	2%
8th Grade Science (Orange)	49	50	1%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Innovations Middle Charter)	8	18	10%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	52	50	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
End of Course Civics (Innovations Middle Charter)	3	5	2%
End of Course Civics (Orange)	66	61	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Innovations Middle Charter)	0	4	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)	63	51	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	185	161	13%
African American	137	118	13.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	30	33	10%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	15	9	40%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96.2%	77%	19.2%

Schools Near Innovations Middle Charter

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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
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
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
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
Piedmont Lakes Middle	Public	6-8	2601 Lakeville Rd	Apopka	32703	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 884-2265	967	53	18.2	66.8%	162 (16.8%)	292 (30.2%)	471 (48.7%)	14 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	24 (2.5%)	33.6	813^th of 1196 public middle schools	32.0%		39	711^th of 1177 public middle schools	39.6%	102	41.0	39.0	38.0		48.0	44.0	51.0	31.0	71.0			45.0	$11,436	$2,352	$9,084
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
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
Lockhart Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	3411 Doctor Love Rd	Orlando	32810	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 296-5120	790	37	21.3	75.9%	91 (11.5%)	490 (62.0%)	177 (22.4%)	12 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.3%)	19.4	1006^th of 1196 public middle schools	15.9%		18.4	997^th of 1177 public middle schools	15.3%	9	32.0	26.0	32.0		32.0	27.0	42.0	23.0	83.0			42.0	$9,998	$1,834	$8,164
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
College Park Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1201 Maury Rd	Orlando	32804	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 245-1800	760	34	22.3	74.2%	48 (6.3%)	522 (68.7%)	147 (19.3%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.3%)	12.5	1083^rd of 1196 public middle schools	9.4%		20.9	967^th of 1177 public middle schools	17.8%	116	28.0	17.0	28.0		25.0	14.0	35.0	21.0	69.0			33.0	$8,955	$1,597	$7,357

Frequently Asked Questions about Innovations Middle Charter

What district is Innovations Middle Charter in?

Orange

Is Innovations Middle Charter a good school?

Innovations Middle Charter ranks in the bottom 2.3% of Florida middle schools.

How many students attend Innovations Middle Charter?

In the 2022-23 school year, 161 students attended Innovations Middle Charter.

What is the racial makeup of Innovations Middle Charter?

Students at Innovations Middle Charter are 73% African American, 20% Hispanic, 6% White.

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