Innovation Montessori Ocoee

Summary:

Innovation Montessori Ocoee is a public charter elementary school serving 717 students in grades K-8 in Ocoee, Florida, which is part of the Orange County School District. The school has consistently maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance.

One of the key factors that sets Innovation Montessori Ocoee apart is its impressive test scores. The school consistently outperforms the Orange County and Florida state averages in subjects like Civics, Biology, U.S. History, and 3rd and 6th grade English Language Arts. Additionally, the school has a more diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, with a racial makeup of 41.84% White, 33.05% Hispanic, 9.76% African American, and 6.56% Asian. Another notable aspect is the school's relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.0%, which is lower than several nearby schools like Lake Gem Elementary (30.5%), Dillard Street Elementary (29.4%), and Prairie Lake Elementary (29.5%).

When compared to other public schools in the Orange County School District, Innovation Montessori Ocoee stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student population, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. These factors suggest that the school may have effective strategies in place to promote student engagement and success, making it an attractive option for families in the Ocoee area.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 1644 N Lakewood Ave
       Ocoee, FL  34761


(407) 654-2045

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
819th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,418 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  717

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.8%
Hispanic:
33.1%
African American:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Innovation Montessori Ocoee ranks better than 63.7% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.97. (See more...)
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Compare Details Innovation Montessori Ocoee ranks better than 59.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.8. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (41.8%), Hispanic (33.1%), African American (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Innovation Montessori Ocoee is 16.6. 11 alternative schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Innovation Montessori Ocoee employs 43 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Innovation Montessori Ocoee is $7,418. 6 alternative schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Innovation Montessori Ocoee was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Innovation Montessori Ocoee 479th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Innovation Montessori Ocoee in the ranking list.)

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Innovation Montessori Ocoee

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 52.19 983rd 2064 52.4%
2016 58.56 859th 2087 58.8%
2017 54.30 951st 2112 55.0%
2018 49.39 1073rd 2118 49.3%
2019 57.82 888th 2182 59.3%
2021 57.24 936th 2247 58.3%
2023 49.21 1114th 2240 50.3%
2024 61.97 819th 2256 63.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Innovation Montessori Ocoee

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.13 488th 1031 52.7%
2018 58.88 401st 1035 61.3%
2019 65.60 355th 1099 67.7%
2021 75.11 255th 1136 77.6%
2022 69.68 307th 1148 73.3%
2023 65.20 380th 1177 67.7%
2024 57.80 479th 1196 59.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Innovation Montessori Ocoee Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.2)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, September 19, 2019

Open Quote Hmm...some classrooms are positive experiences, some are not. Administration is not great. Disorganized and missing many of the resources you get in normal schools. Test scores are very low in math in the Elementary. Be wary about enrolling here. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, November 27, 2017

Open Quote I can not be happier with the true montessori education that both of my children are receiving! Seeing them triving, learning & being happy is priceless. IMO has top notch montessori teachers & office empl. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, November 19, 2017

Open Quote A wonderful school and community educating a new generation of world citizens! Our family could not be any more satisfied with our kids achievements and growth. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, November 12, 2016

Open Quote We have been so happy with our experience at MWGCS! The students and teachers really do show the "grace and courtesy" that the Montessori methodology teaches and the children benefit from receiving the state standards in combination with Montessori lessons and methods. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, October 28, 2016

Open Quote Amazing teachers and school. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, October 28, 2016

Open Quote I cannot say enough about how amazing the school is! The community involvement is inspiring. The care and attention that the teachers take with each individual student is invaluable. I am truly amazed by what our son has learned and is accomplishing through studies here. We look forward to many years at this school for both of our children. We are very proud to be part of this school and the community. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, May 2, 2015

Open Quote I really love this school. I can't imagine sending my daughter anywhere else. She do get all the attention she deserve!!! I see all children in this school getting equal opportunity. All the teachers my Daughter have had have been fabulous. Everyone, even the administration is so caring. I think the Principal knows every child and Parents by name. This school has a very warm and loving environment.The 5th grade Teacher (Ms.Susan ) and Gifted Teacher ( Ms.Nicole) really goes out of it's way to make communicate and meetings easy for my Daycare schedule . Close Quote



Enrollment information for Innovation Montessori Ocoee

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 70 10 10 11 0 0 3 0 104
2013 83 19 15 19 0 0 6 0 142
2014 95 23 14 25 0 1 8 0 166
2015 109 37 11 37 0 1 10 0 205
2016 132 43 13 48 1 1 12 0 250
2017 172 39 12 61 1 1 13 0 299
2018 228 50 12 97 1 2 15 0 405
2019 329 71 24 155 3 2 22 0 606
2020 341 66 25 181 2 2 25 0 642
2021 333 62 38 189 2 2 39 0 665
2022 324 63 47 219 2 3 49 0 707
2023 300 70 47 237 2 5 56 0 717

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 Innovation Montessori Ocoee

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 104 6.0 17.3 3.8
2013 142 9.0 15.7 12.7
2014 166 11.0 15.0 0
2015 205 13.0 15.7 0
2016 250 18.0 13.8 0
2017 299 19.0 15.7 n/a
2018 405 28.0 14.4 4.4
2019 606 36.0 16.8 6.8
2020 642 38.0 16.8 0.5
2021 665 39.0 17.0 17.4
2022 707 43.0 16.4 20.4
2023 717 43.0 16.6 18.4

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 Innovation Montessori Ocoee

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 104 6.0 17.3 3.8
2013 142 9.0 15.7 12.7
2014 166 11.0 15.0 0
2015 205 13.0 15.7 0
2016 250 18.0 13.8 0
2017 299 19.0 15.7 n/a
2018 405 28.0 14.4 4.4
2019 606 36.0 16.8 6.8
2020 642 38.0 16.8 0.5
2021 665 39.0 17.0 17.4
2022 707 43.0 16.4 20.4
2023 717 43.0 16.6 18.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Innovation Montessori Ocoee

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $00 (0.0%) $7,807 (100.0%) $7,807
2019 $00 (0.0%) $7,648 (100.0%) $7,648
2020 $00 (0.0%) $7,522 (100.0%) $7,522
2021 $109 (1.5%) $6,957 (98.5%) $7,066
2022 $444 (5.3%) $7,894 (94.7%) $8,337
2023 $00 (0.0%) $7,418 (100.0%) $7,418

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Innovation Montessori Ocoee

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 888th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1114th of 2240 Elementary schools
 9%
Ranks 355th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 380th of 1177 Middle schools
 0%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Innovation Montessori Ocoee)6371
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5554
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
5th Grade Science (Innovation Montessori Ocoee)6039
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Orange)5459
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Innovation Montessori Ocoee)6663
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)4846
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Innovation Montessori Ocoee)4862
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Orange)4950
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Innovation Montessori Ocoee)6156
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5447
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Innovation Montessori Ocoee)2742
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Orange)3638
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Innovation Montessori Ocoee)5158
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Orange)4950
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Innovation Montessori Ocoee)8989
   End of Course Civics (Orange)6661
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Innovation Montessori Ocoee)69100
 31%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)6351
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students606717
 18.3%
African American7170
 1.4%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian2447
 95.8%
Hispanic155237
 52.9%
Pacific Islander25
 150%
White329300
 8.8%
Two or More Races2256
 154.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.8%18.4%
 11.6%


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Innovation Montessori Ocoee ranks 819th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 717 students attended Innovation Montessori Ocoee.

Students at Innovation Montessori Ocoee are 42% White, 33% Hispanic, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races, 7% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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