Sunridge Middle

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Sunridge Middle ranks 216 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sunridge Middle is a public middle school located in Winter Garden, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,178 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.

Sunridge Middle consistently outperforms the Orange County and Florida state averages in various standardized test scores, including EOC/Algebra 1, EOC/Geometry, EOC/Civics, Statewide Science/Science, and FAST/English Language Arts and Math. For example, in 2023-2024, Sunridge Middle had 88% proficiency in EOC/Algebra 1, compared to 53% for Orange County and 55% for Florida. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 50.08% White, 14.69% African American, 25.21% Hispanic, and 6.2% Asian, which is higher than some nearby schools like Innovations Middle Charter and Robinswood Middle.

However, Sunridge Middle has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.6% in 2019-2020 to 25.0% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools like Innovations Middle Charter (2.0% chronic absenteeism). Additionally, Sunridge Middle has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 30.56% in 2022-2023, compared to higher rates at nearby schools like Innovations Middle Charter (77.02%) and Robinswood Middle (70.65%).

Detail:

Public 6-8

14955 Sunridge Blvd
Winter Garden, FL 34787

(407) 656-0794

District: Orange

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,554

Students who attend Sunridge Middle usually attend:

High:

West Orange High

Feeder schools for Sunridge Middle:

Elementary:	Lake Whitney Elementary
	Sunridge Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Number of students: 1,178

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.1%

Hispanic:

25.2%

African American:

14.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunridge Middle ranks better than 81.9% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 7^th among 42 ranked middle schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.9. (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 Sunridge Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.1%), Hispanic (25.2%), African American (14.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunridge Middle is 19.3, which is the 13^th best among 42 middle schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Sunridge Middle employs 61 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunridge Middle is $9,554, which is the 20^th highest among 42 middle schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Sunridge Middle 216^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Sunridge 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 Sunridge Middle

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	83.71	136^th	997	86.4%
2017	84.39	145^th	1031	85.9%
2018	74.21	241^st	1035	76.7%
2019	78.00	221^st	1099	79.9%
2021	80.76	182^nd	1136	84.0%
2022	80.90	192^nd	1148	83.3%
2023	79.22	205^th	1177	82.6%
2024	78.90	216^th	1196	81.9%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, January 12, 2015

My daughter began attending SunRidge as a 6th grader when the school opened in 2012, and my son followed the next year. Being a parent, I understand how each parent wants the very best for his/her child, and with that in mind, I can unequivocally say that SunRidge is and has been nothing but the most positive of learning experiences for both of my children. The teachers are very involved, both inside the classroom and out for clubs and activities. The school administrators are accessible and do an excellent job in maximizing a positive learning environment. There is a deep sense of school pride among students and parents. I have had open lines of communication with the administrators as well as the teachers at all times. Mrs. Painter, the principal, is amazing with her email response time, and it would be very rare for an email to go unanswered from any teacher or from school staff. On the handful of occasions when that occurred, I usually received a call. My daughter will be going into 9th grade in the fall, and I can't think of any better preparation and support she could have received. I am grateful for SunRidge and its exceptional staff. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sunridge Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	619	157	72	225	6	2	24	1105
2014	675	179	84	241	11	2	36	1228
2015	696	175	89	244	10	1	45	1260
2016	692	178	92	238	10	5	42	1257
2017	687	182	107	275	4	9	45	1309
2018	671	198	109	319	6	9	43	1355
2019	674	202	110	369	6	7	39	1407
2020	702	207	106	368	4	3	38	1428
2021	671	183	90	355	3	2	36	1340
2022	693	181	90	337	3	3	40	1347
2023	590	173	73	297	4	4	37	1178

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 Sunridge Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	1105	51.0	21.6	40.6
2014	1228	59.0	20.8	30.5
2015	1260	64.0	19.6	31
2016	1257	66.0	19.0	30.2
2017	1309	72.0	18.1	28
2018	1355	76.0	17.8	29.6
2019	1407	74.0	19.0	31.4
2020	1428	74.0	19.2	34.5
2021	1340	70.0	19.1	30.4
2022	1347	73.0	18.4	23.2
2023	1178	61.0	19.3	30.6

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 Sunridge Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	1105	51.0	21.6	40.6
2014	1228	59.0	20.8	30.5
2015	1260	64.0	19.6	31
2016	1257	66.0	19.0	30.2
2017	1309	72.0	18.1	28
2018	1355	76.0	17.8	29.6
2019	1407	74.0	19.0	31.4
2020	1428	74.0	19.2	34.5
2021	1340	70.0	19.1	30.4
2022	1347	73.0	18.4	23.2
2023	1178	61.0	19.3	30.6

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 Sunridge Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$237 (3.2%)	$7,224 (96.8%)	$7,461
2019	$311 (4.0%)	$7,427 (96.0%)	$7,738
2020	$339 (4.2%)	$7,744 (95.8%)	$8,083
2021	$669 (8.1%)	$7,582 (91.9%)	$8,250
2022	$1,142 (12.7%)	$7,867 (87.3%)	$9,009
2023	$1,404 (14.7%)	$8,151 (85.3%)	$9,554

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunridge Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 221^st of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 205^th of 1177 Middle schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sunridge Middle)	75	68	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	52	52
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sunridge Middle)	53	62	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	43	47	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sunridge Middle)	69	73	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	48	46	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sunridge Middle)	76	80	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	49	50	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sunridge Middle)	74	65	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	47	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sunridge Middle)	36	40	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	36	38	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Sunridge Middle)	68	74	6%
8th Grade Science (Orange)	49	50	1%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Sunridge Middle)	81	74	7%
End of Course Civics (Orange)	66	61	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Sunridge Middle)	91	92	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)	63	51	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Sunridge 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	1407	1178	16.3%
African American	202	173	14.4%
American Indian	6	4	33.3%
Asian	110	73	33.6%
Hispanic	369	297	19.5%
Pacific Islander	7	4	42.9%
White	674	590	12.5%
Two or More Races	39	37	5.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.4%	30.6%	0.9%

Schools Near Sunridge 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sunridge Middle	Public	6-8	14955 Sunridge Blvd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 656-0794	1,178	61	19.3	30.6%	590 (50.1%)	173 (14.7%)	297 (25.2%)	73 (6.2%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	37 (3.1%)	78.9	216^th of 1196 public middle schools	81.9%		79.2	205^th of 1177 public middle schools	82.6%	11	69.0	59.0	68.0		73.0	60.0	77.0	72.0	88.0	100.0	76.0	$9,554	$1,404	$8,151
Lakeview Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1200 W Bay St	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 877-5010	843	43	19.6	47.8%	218 (25.9%)	205 (24.3%)	361 (42.8%)	28 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.8%)	23 (2.7%)	32.1	838^th of 1196 public middle schools	29.9%		43.1	662^nd of 1177 public middle schools	43.8%	176	43.0	39.0	45.0		38.0	17.0	50.0	34.0	71.0	92.0	64.0	$10,064	$1,430	$8,633
Bridgewater Middle	Public	6-8	5600 Tiny Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 905-3710	1,210	51	23.7	18.3%	630 (52.1%)	53 (4.4%)	406 (33.6%)	86 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.7%)	27 (2.2%)	86.4	131^st of 1196 public middle schools	89.0%		84.1	153^rd of 1177 public middle schools	87.0%	22	71.0	68.0	78.0		75.0	68.0	91.0	77.0	99.0	97.0	79.0	$8,538	$1,059	$7,479
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
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
Windy Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	3575 Hancock Rd	Clermont	34711	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 394-2123	1,280	71	18.0	35.2%	492 (38.4%)	185 (14.5%)	493 (38.5%)	41 (3.2%)	10 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	57 (4.5%)	59.2	453^rd of 1196 public middle schools	62.1%		56.4	480^th of 1177 public middle schools	59.2%	27	53.0	54.0	54.0		52.0	37.0	66.0	63.0	78.0		67.0	$8,069	$852	$7,217
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
East Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	13201 Excalibur Rd	Clermont	34711	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 536-8020	1,182	63	18.7	28.8%	520 (44.0%)	173 (14.6%)	364 (30.8%)	49 (4.1%)	11 (0.9%)	8 (0.7%)	57 (4.8%)	72.7	297^th of 1196 public middle schools	75.2%		65.9	371^st of 1177 public middle schools	68.5%	74	64.0	60.0	64.0		65.0	42.0	71.0	65.0	90.0	100.0	83.0	$8,447	$721	$7,726
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunridge Middle

Is Sunridge Middle a good school?

Sunridge Middle ranks 216^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Sunridge Middle attend?

Students who attend Sunridge Middle usually go on to attend West Orange High

What district is Sunridge Middle in?

Orange

What is the racial makeup of Sunridge Middle?

Students at Sunridge Middle are 50% White, 25% Hispanic, 15% African American, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Sunridge Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,178 students attended Sunridge Middle.

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