Millennia Gardens Elementary

Summary:

Millennia Gardens Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 873 students in grades PK-5. 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.

Millennia Gardens Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American (42.5%) and Hispanic (47.54%) students compared to nearby schools, which tend to have a more diverse student population. The school also faces challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 39.4% to 47.9%) and lower test scores in English Language Arts and Math compared to the Orange County and Florida state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 39% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 57% for Orange County and 55% for Florida.

Despite having the highest spending per student ($11,921) among nearby schools, which range from $10,182 to $17,955 per student, Millennia Gardens Elementary's academic performance remains low. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be enough to drive meaningful improvements, and a more comprehensive approach to school improvement may be necessary. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, ensuring equitable access to resources, and learning from the relative success of nearby schools, such as Sadler Elementary and Pineloch Elementary, could be important steps in improving student outcomes at Millennia Gardens Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3515 Gardens Ridge Way
Orlando, FL 32839

(407) 845-0565

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1743^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,921

Students who attend Millennia Gardens Elementary usually attend:

High:

Oak Ridge High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 873

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.5%

African American:

42.5%

White:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Millennia Gardens Elementary ranks worse than 77.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 135^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.86. (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: Hispanic (47.5%), African American (42.5%), White (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Millennia Gardens Elementary is 16.1. 94 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Millennia Gardens Elementary employs 54 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Millennia Gardens Elementary is $11,921, which is the 71^st highest among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Millennia Gardens Elementary 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 Millennia Gardens Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	14.18	1972^nd	2182	9.6%
2021	10.50	2116^th	2247	5.8%
2022	8.76	2126^th	2219	4.2%
2023	15.94	2004^th	2240	10.5%
2024	25.86	1743^rd	2256	22.7%

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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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Enrollment information for Millennia Gardens Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	40	366	21	411	1	0	11	850
2018	53	349	13	501	2	0	13	931
2019	50	374	11	551	1	0	10	997
2020	44	415	8	552	2	2	10	1033
2021	41	348	10	431	1	1	9	841
2022	63	410	12	443	2	1	15	946
2023	67	371	8	415	0	2	10	873

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 Millennia Gardens Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	850	55.0	15.4	99.6
2018	931	56.0	16.6	64.6
2019	997	59.0	16.8	63.8
2020	1033	62.0	16.6	77.4
2021	841	61.0	13.7	64.7
2022	946	59.0	16.0	68.8
2023	873	54.0	16.1	69.2

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 Millennia Gardens Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	850	55.0	15.4	99.6
2018	931	56.0	16.6	64.6
2019	997	59.0	16.8	63.8
2020	1033	62.0	16.6	77.4
2021	841	61.0	13.7	64.7
2022	946	59.0	16.0	68.8
2023	873	54.0	16.1	69.2

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 Millennia Gardens Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$616 (8.3%)	$6,829 (91.7%)	$7,445
2019	$605 (7.7%)	$7,215 (92.3%)	$7,821
2020	$863 (10.6%)	$7,265 (89.4%)	$8,128
2021	$1,766 (18.1%)	$8,012 (81.9%)	$9,779
2022	$2,348 (22.7%)	$8,017 (77.3%)	$10,365
2023	$3,408 (28.6%)	$8,514 (71.4%)	$11,921

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Millennia Gardens Elementary

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 1972^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2004^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Millennia Gardens Elementary)	31	31
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Millennia Gardens Elementary)	29	33	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Millennia Gardens Elementary)	41	26	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Millennia Gardens Elementary)	44	28	16%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Millennia Gardens Elementary)	37	29	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Millennia Gardens Elementary)	39	19	20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Millennia Gardens Elementary)	34	34
5th Grade Science (Orange)	54	59	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	997	873	12.4%
African American	374	371	0.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	11	8	27.3%
Hispanic	551	415	24.7%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	50	67	34%
Two or More Races	10	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.8%	69.2%	5.4%

Schools Near Millennia Gardens Elementary

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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 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 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Millennia Gardens Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3515 Gardens Ridge Way	Orlando	32839	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 845-0565	873	54	16.1	69.2%	67 (7.7%)	371 (42.5%)	415 (47.5%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	10 (1.1%)	25.9	1743^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	22.7%		15.9	2004^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.5%	261	39.0	43.0	46.0				46.0	34.0	34.0				46.0				$11,921	$3,408	$8,514
Shingle Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5620 Harcourt Ave	Orlando	32839	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 354-2650	723	38	19.0	76.5%	21 (2.9%)	368 (50.9%)	306 (42.3%)	15 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	7 (1.0%)	13.2	2078^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.9%		13.2	2078^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.2%		37.0	34.0	26.0				37.0	43.0	29.0				24.0				$10,619	$2,294	$8,323
Palmetto Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2015 Duskin Ave	Orlando	32839	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 858-3150	805	48	16.7	75.4%	20 (2.5%)	434 (53.9%)	318 (39.5%)	13 (1.6%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	13 (1.6%)	13.4	2070^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.2%		23.9	1775^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.8%	295	20.0	30.0	37.0				33.0	28.0	37.0				43.0				$11,299	$2,792	$8,508
Catalina Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2448 29th St	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 245-1735	612	43	14.2	82.2%	15 (2.5%)	404 (66.0%)	168 (27.5%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.1%)	21.8	1857^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.7%		14.4	2042^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	8.8%	185	38.0	21.0	26.0				57.0	34.0	52.0				44.0				$14,739	$4,666	$10,072
Millennia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5301 Cypress Creek Dr	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 355-5730	833	52	16.0	46.9%	131 (15.7%)	207 (24.8%)	451 (54.1%)	29 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	13 (1.6%)	15	2034^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.8%		24.3	1763^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	21.3%	271	34.0	35.0	36.0				41.0	37.0	32.0				28.0				$10,212	$1,901	$8,311
Sadler Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4000 W Oak Ridge Rd	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 354-2620	768	45	17.0	65.2%	114 (14.8%)	145 (18.9%)	493 (64.2%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	21.8	1854^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.8%		14.3	2046^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.7%	192	28.0	25.0	42.0				49.0	44.0	36.0				50.0				$10,182	$2,047	$8,135
Pineloch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3101 Woods Ave	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 245-1825	764	41	18.6	78.9%	34 (4.5%)	485 (63.5%)	224 (29.3%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.8%)	26.5	1725^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.5%		21.3	1859^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.0%	134	39.0	31.0	44.0				47.0	42.0	46.0				49.0				$11,038	$2,885	$8,153
Eccleston Elementary	Public	K-5	1500 Aaron Ave	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6400	357	31	11.5	86.6%	15 (4.2%)	310 (86.8%)	30 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	18.6	1940^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.0%		28.4	1655^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.1%	285	42.0	33.0	30.0				51.0	32.0	38.0				33.0				$17,955	$5,111	$12,844
Legends Academy Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3032 Monte Carlo Trl	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 245-8711	364	22	16.5	73.4%	2 (0.5%)	331 (90.9%)	27 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	31.1	1592^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	29.4%		25.1	1741^st of 2240 public elementary schools	22.3%	149	41.0	41.0	41.0	33.0	30.0	52.0	41.0	49.0	53.0	70.0	56.0	50.0	29.0	21.0	79.0	47.0	$10,664	$2,317	$8,347
Washington Shores Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	944 W Lake Mann Dr	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6540	329	21	15.6	87.8%	7 (2.1%)	285 (86.6%)	36 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.1	1395^th of 2256 public elementary schools	38.2%		45.2	1208^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.1%	187	42.0	33.0	52.0				49.0	45.0	59.0				57.0				$17,360	$5,731	$11,630

Frequently Asked Questions about Millennia Gardens Elementary

What schools do graduates of Millennia Gardens Elementary attend?

Students who attend Millennia Gardens Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Oak Ridge High

What district is Millennia Gardens Elementary in?

Orange

How many students attend Millennia Gardens Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 873 students attended Millennia Gardens Elementary.

Is Millennia Gardens Elementary a good school?

Millennia Gardens Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.7% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Millennia Gardens Elementary?

Students at Millennia Gardens Elementary are 48% Hispanic, 42% African American, 8% White, 1% Two or more races.

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