Innovation Middle

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Innovation Middle ranks 369 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Innovation Middle is a public middle school located in Orlando, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,311 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.

Innovation Middle consistently outperforms the Orange County and Florida state averages in various standardized test scores, including EOC/Algebra 1, EOC/Geometry, EOC/Civics, and Statewide Science/Science for 8th grade. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 90% of Innovation Middle students were proficient or better in EOC/Algebra 1, compared to 53% in Orange County and 55% statewide. The school also performs well in FAST/English Language Arts and FAST/Math, with proficiency rates often exceeding the district and state averages. Additionally, Innovation Middle has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 25.86% White, 9.38% African American, 55.99% Hispanic, and 5.26% Asian, which is higher than some nearby schools like Timber Springs Middle and Avalon Middle.

While Innovation Middle has experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 7.8% in 2019-2020 to 31.7% in 2021-2022, the 2022-2023 rate of 26.4% represents a significant improvement. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Innovation Middle has ranged from 27.2% to 40.56% over the past few years, which is lower than some nearby schools like Meadow Woods Middle and Liberty Middle, which have higher percentages of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 6-8

13950 Storey Park Blvd
Orlando, FL 32832

(407) 730-4670

District: Orange

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,622

Students who attend Innovation Middle usually attend:

High:

Lake Nona High

Feeder schools for Innovation Middle:

Elementary:	Moss Park Elementary
	Sun Blaze Elementary
	Vista Pointe Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 1,311

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.0%

White:

25.9%

African American:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Innovation Middle ranks better than 69.1% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 12^th among 42 ranked middle schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.42. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56%), White (25.9%), African American (9.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Innovation Middle is 19, which is the 9^th best among 42 middle schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Innovation Middle employs 69 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Innovation Middle is $8,622. 33 middle schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Innovation Middle 369^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Innovation 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 Innovation Middle

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	69.20	313^th	1099	71.5%
2021	67.39	332^nd	1136	70.8%
2022	70.28	301^st	1148	73.8%
2023	69.94	327^th	1177	72.2%
2024	66.42	369^th	1196	69.1%

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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 Innovation Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	311	90	34	559	1	2	16	1013
2019	340	86	39	716	1	2	22	1206
2020	351	106	56	779	3	1	24	1320
2021	316	106	57	718	3	1	17	1218
2022	365	107	67	713	2	2	31	1287
2023	339	123	69	734	2	4	40	1311

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	1013	54.0	18.7	40.2
2019	1206	57.0	21.1	40.5
2020	1320	63.0	20.9	46.8
2021	1218	63.0	19.3	40.6
2022	1287	60.0	21.4	27.2
2023	1311	69.0	19.0	37

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	1013	54.0	18.7	40.2
2019	1206	57.0	21.1	40.5
2020	1320	63.0	20.9	46.8
2021	1218	63.0	19.3	40.6
2022	1287	60.0	21.4	27.2
2023	1311	69.0	19.0	37

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 Innovation Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$132 (2.7%)	$4,827 (97.3%)	$4,959
2019	$129 (1.8%)	$6,882 (98.1%)	$7,012
2020	$162 (2.3%)	$6,880 (97.7%)	$7,042
2021	$521 (6.8%)	$7,097 (93.2%)	$7,618
2022	$862 (11.3%)	$6,742 (88.7%)	$7,605
2023	$1,120 (13.0%)	$7,501 (87.0%)	$8,622

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Innovation Middle

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 313^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 327^th of 1177 Middle schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Innovation Middle)	59	59
6th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	52	52
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Innovation Middle)	44	60	16%
6th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	43	47	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Innovation Middle)	69	61	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	48	46	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Innovation Middle)	76	66	10%
7th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	49	50	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Innovation Middle)	70	58	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	47	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Innovation Middle)	46	31	15%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	36	38	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Innovation Middle)	58	70	12%
8th Grade Science (Orange)	49	50	1%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Innovation Middle)	91	78	13%
End of Course Civics (Orange)	66	61	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Innovation 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 (Innovation Middle)	96	97	1%
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	1206	1311	8.7%
African American	86	123	43%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	39	69	76.9%
Hispanic	716	734	2.5%
Pacific Islander	2	4	100%
White	340	339	0.3%
Two or More Races	22	40	81.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.5%	37%	3.5%

Schools Near Innovation 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 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 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
Innovation Middle	Public	6-8	13950 Storey Park Blvd	Orlando	32832	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 730-4670	1,311	69	19.0	37.0%	339 (25.9%)	123 (9.4%)	734 (56.0%)	69 (5.3%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	40 (3.1%)	66.4	369^th of 1196 public middle schools	69.1%		69.9	327^th of 1177 public middle schools	72.2%	42	61.0	58.0	56.0	67.0	36.0	66.0	60.0	90.0	98.0		78.0	$8,622	$1,120	$7,501
Lake Nona Middle	Public	6-8	13700 Narcoossee Rd	Orlando	32832	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 956-8300	1,715	86	19.9	31.1%	422 (24.6%)	121 (7.1%)	997 (58.1%)	118 (6.9%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.3%)	49 (2.9%)	79.8	203^rd of 1196 public middle schools	83.0%		73.8	272^nd of 1177 public middle schools	76.9%	69	67.0	64.0	66.0	80.0	44.0	86.0	68.0	93.0	99.0		77.0	$8,160	$1,102	$7,057
Odyssey Middle	Public	6-8	9290 Lee Vista Blvd	Orlando	32829	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 207-3850	723	40	18.0	44.8%	121 (16.7%)	87 (12.0%)	453 (62.7%)	44 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	14 (1.9%)	56.7	496^th of 1196 public middle schools	58.5%		57.5	464^th of 1177 public middle schools	60.6%	32	55.0	59.0	55.0	53.0	24.0	56.0	57.0	88.0	93.0		67.0	$11,256	$1,892	$9,364
Avalon Middle	Public	6-8	13914 Mailer Blvd	Orlando	32828	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 207-7839	911	46	19.8	28.9%	386 (42.4%)	81 (8.9%)	325 (35.7%)	82 (9.0%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (3.4%)	81.8	179^th of 1196 public middle schools	85.0%		83.4	163^rd of 1177 public middle schools	86.2%	16	74.0	71.0	60.0	75.0	50.0	86.0	68.0	100.0	100.0		82.0	$10,389	$1,629	$8,759
Liberty Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	3405 S Chickasaw Trl	Orlando	32829	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 249-6440	915	48	19.0	66.3%	94 (10.3%)	87 (9.5%)	691 (75.5%)	30 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	10 (1.1%)	34.1	804^th of 1196 public middle schools	32.8%		39.5	706^th of 1177 public middle schools	40.0%	98	41.0	36.0	43.0	44.0	29.0	49.0	43.0	50.0	100.0		47.0	$10,167	$2,165	$8,001
Narcoossee Middle School	Public	6-8	2700 N Narcoossee Rd	Saint Cloud	34771	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 891-6600	1,371	73	18.9	46.3%	292 (21.3%)	112 (8.2%)	847 (61.8%)	64 (4.7%)	5 (0.4%)	5 (0.4%)	46 (3.4%)	61.4	426^th of 1196 public middle schools	64.4%		55.4	490^th of 1177 public middle schools	58.4%	64	57.0	58.0	56.0	68.0	51.0	59.0	46.0	92.0	98.0	99.0	72.0	$8,621	$1,387	$7,234
Discovery Middle	Public	6-8	601 Woodbury Rd	Orlando	32828	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 384-1555	812	41	19.8	52.6%	255 (31.4%)	75 (9.2%)	423 (52.1%)	30 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	27 (3.3%)	66	376^th of 1196 public middle schools	68.6%		66.8	362^nd of 1177 public middle schools	69.2%	14	57.0	55.0	60.0	68.0	44.0	71.0	60.0	98.0	100.0		79.0	$10,482	$1,660	$8,823
South Creek Middle	Public	6-8	3801 E Wetherbee Rd	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 251-2413	1,146	53	21.6	41.7%	93 (8.1%)	173 (15.1%)	769 (67.1%)	88 (7.7%)	4 (0.3%)	7 (0.6%)	12 (1.0%)	50.8	574^th of 1196 public middle schools	52.0%		53.9	508^th of 1177 public middle schools	56.8%	66	56.0	54.0	53.0	61.0	24.0	43.0	46.0	76.0	89.0		67.0	$8,871	$1,263	$7,608
Legacy Middle	Public	6-8	11398 Lake Underhill Rd	Orlando	32825	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 658-5330	683	38	17.9	56.4%	113 (16.5%)	109 (16.0%)	397 (58.1%)	46 (6.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.5%)	36	781^st of 1196 public middle schools	34.7%		34.6	781^st of 1177 public middle schools	33.6%		46.0	42.0	39.0	43.0	32.0	50.0	41.0	82.0			54.0	$11,050	$1,857	$9,194
Timber Springs Middle	Public	6-8	16001 Timber Park Ln	Orlando	32828	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(321) 413-2201	1,020	51	20.0	44.6%	315 (30.9%)	111 (10.9%)	475 (46.6%)	80 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	34 (3.3%)	74.2	277^th of 1196 public middle schools	76.8%		69.5	333^rd of 1177 public middle schools	71.7%	56	60.0	63.0	63.0	73.0	42.0	79.0	64.0	86.0	100.0		73.0	$9,586	$1,472	$8,114

Frequently Asked Questions about Innovation Middle

What high school do graduates of Innovation Middle attend?

Students who attend Innovation Middle usually go on to attend Lake Nona High

Is Innovation Middle a good school?

Innovation Middle ranks 369^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Innovation Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,311 students attended Innovation Middle.

What district is Innovation Middle in?

Orange

What is the racial makeup of Innovation Middle?

Students at Innovation Middle are 56% Hispanic, 26% White, 9% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

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