Osceola Science Charter School

Q: Is Osceola Science Charter School a good school?

Osceola Science Charter School ranks 954 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Osceola Science Charter School is a public charter school serving grades K-8 in Kissimmee, Florida, within the Osceola School District. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, dropping from 442 out of 2,182 Florida elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 954 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024.

Despite the district's overall low performance, Osceola Science Charter School consistently outperforms the Osceola School District and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 71% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1, compared to 47% for the Osceola district and 55% for the state. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.4% in 2019-2020 to 35.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has experienced a steady increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 33.73% in 2020-2021 to 51.94% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Osceola Science Charter School's diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic majority (59.7% in 2022-2023) and notable Asian (10.67%) and African American (9.61%) representation, sets it apart from the surrounding schools in the Osceola district. This diversity could be a strength, but it may also present unique challenges in terms of meeting the diverse needs of the student body. Addressing the school's challenges related to chronic absenteeism and the shifting socioeconomic profile of its student population will be crucial for Osceola Science Charter School to maintain its academic excellence and continue providing a quality education to its diverse community.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

2849 N John Young Pkwy
Kissimmee, FL 34741

(321) 697-4040

District: Osceola

SchoolDigger Rank:
954^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,534

Student/teacher ratio: 20.4

Number of students: 1,144

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.5%

White:

17.0%

African American:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Osceola Science Charter School ranks better than 57.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Osceola School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.52. (See more...)

Compare Details Osceola Science Charter School ranks better than 64.2% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.38. (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 (62.5%), White (17%), African American (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Osceola Science Charter School is 20.4. 38 elementary schools in the Osceola School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Osceola Science Charter School employs 56 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Osceola Science Charter School is $7,534. 42 elementary schools in the Osceola School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Osceola Science Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Osceola Science Charter School 428^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Osceola Science Charter School in the ranking list.)

Osceola:

SchoolDigger ranks Osceola 58^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Osceola Science Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	78.11	442^nd	2182	79.7%
2021	72.19	597^th	2247	73.4%
2022	63.17	782^nd	2219	64.8%
2023	54.87	973^rd	2240	56.6%
2024	55.52	954^th	2256	57.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Osceola Science Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	76.91	230^th	1136	79.8%
2022	70.28	300^th	1148	73.9%
2023	52.18	534^th	1177	54.6%
2024	61.38	428^th	1196	64.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, May 18, 2020

Both my granddaughters are at this school and the principal and staff is excellent. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, September 5, 2019

Dedicated teachers & staff, excellent community like environment. The perfect place for my student. We love this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Osceola Science Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	45	23	16	135	0	0	3	222
2018	56	25	18	173	0	0	2	274
2019	91	41	37	286	1	0	6	462
2020	118	70	77	378	2	0	25	670
2021	167	96	137	582	2	0	30	1014
2022	168	87	136	612	3	0	24	1030
2023	202	109	121	677	6	1	18	1134
2024	194	105	98	715	7	1	24	1144

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 Osceola Science Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	222	15.0	14.8	57.7
2018	274	18.0	15.2	60.6
2019	462	29.0	15.9	27.5
2020	670	50.0	13.4	27.2
2021	1014	58.0	17.4	33.7
2022	1030	49.0	21.0	38.2
2023	1134	58.0	19.5	51.9
2024	1144	56.0	20.4	54.9

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 Osceola Science Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	222	15.0	14.8	57.7
2018	274	18.0	15.2	60.6
2019	462	29.0	15.9	27.5
2020	670	50.0	13.4	27.2
2021	1014	58.0	17.4	33.7
2022	1030	49.0	21.0	38.2
2023	1134	58.0	19.5	51.9
2024	1144	56.0	20.4	54.9

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 Osceola Science Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$875 (11.6%)	$6,694 (88.4%)	$7,569
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$6,679 (100.0%)	$6,679
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$6,866 (100.0%)	$6,866
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$6,466 (100.0%)	$6,466
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$7,444 (100.0%)	$7,444
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$7,534 (100.0%)	$7,534

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Osceola Science Charter School

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 442^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 973^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	23.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Osceola Science Charter School)	79	61	18%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)	51	45	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Osceola Science Charter School)	86	52	34%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Osceola)	54	45	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola Science Charter School)	73	65	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)	51	46	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Osceola Science Charter School)	70	67	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Osceola)	53	48	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola Science Charter School)	68	65	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)	48	46	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Osceola Science Charter School)	60	59	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Osceola)	48	38	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Osceola Science Charter School)	67	51	16%
5th Grade Science (Osceola)	45	40	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	462	1134	145.5%
African American	41	109	165.9%
American Indian	1	6	500%
Asian	37	121	227%
Hispanic	286	677	136.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	91	202	122%
Two or More Races	6	18	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.5%	51.9%	24.5%

Schools Near Osceola Science Charter School

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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 US History (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 Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Osceola Science Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2849 N John Young Pkwy	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 697-4040	1,144	56	20.4	54.9%	194 (17.0%)	105 (9.2%)	715 (62.5%)	98 (8.6%)	7 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.1%)	55.5	954^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.7%		54.9	973^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	56.6%	19	63.0	66.0	57.0	60.0	60.0	57.0	62.0	59.0	48.0	36.0	68.0	44.0	49.0	57.0	71.0	89.0	89.0		80.0	$7,534	$00	$7,534
Victory Charter School K-5	Public, Charter	K-5	2880 N. Orange Blossom Trail	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 697-3800	327	22	14.8	35.2%	16 (4.9%)	15 (4.6%)	292 (89.3%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	2158^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.3%		8.3	2167^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.3%	9	21.0	22.0	28.0				25.0	27.0	44.0				26.0							$14,230	$2,369	$11,861
Renaissance Charter School At Tapestry	Public, Charter	K-8	2510 W Carroll St	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 569-0163	1,420	30	47.3	64.0%	114 (8.0%)	67 (4.7%)	1,175 (82.7%)	46 (3.2%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.1%)	30.1	1619^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.2%		30.4	1601^st of 2240 public elementary schools	28.5%	18	41.0	48.0	41.0	44.0	43.0	42.0	50.0	53.0	33.0	38.0	54.0	43.0	45.0	36.0	76.0	92.0	91.0	100.0	72.0	$8,457	$747	$7,710
Highlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	800 W Donegan Ave	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 935-3620	598	30	19.9	64.5%	51 (8.5%)	32 (5.4%)	484 (80.9%)	26 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	14.7	2043^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	9.4%		19.9	1897^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.3%	146	24.0	46.0	33.0				26.0	46.0	32.0				29.0							$11,226	$2,763	$8,463
Flora Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 Dyer Blvd	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 933-3999	1,015	58	17.5	53.7%	115 (11.3%)	99 (9.8%)	726 (71.5%)	33 (3.3%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (3.7%)	10.8	2128^th of 2256 public elementary schools	5.7%		9.7	2139^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.5%	11	41.0	33.0	29.0				35.0	25.0	21.0				26.0							$10,373	$2,516	$7,856
Central Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 W Columbia Ave	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 343-7330	598	36	16.6	55.7%	49 (8.2%)	98 (16.4%)	424 (70.9%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.8%)	9.3	2166^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.0%		13.3	2075^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.4%	91	22.0	20.0	28.0				28.0	23.0	42.0				31.0							$12,974	$3,154	$9,819
Kissimmee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 W Donegan Ave	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 935-3640	792	46	17.4	50.5%	82 (10.4%)	56 (7.1%)	626 (79.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.9%)	12.7	2092^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	7.3%		11.8	2108^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.9%	16	33.0	31.0	32.0				46.0	29.0	27.0				28.0							$10,883	$2,559	$8,324
Hunters Creek Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4650 Town Center Blvd	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 858-4610	754	50	15.0	31.7%	147 (19.5%)	39 (5.2%)	524 (69.5%)	34 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	74.1	544^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.9%		62.2	791^st of 2240 public elementary schools	64.7%	247	61.0	60.0	65.0				68.0	71.0	66.0				74.0							$10,810	$1,517	$9,294
Renaissance Charter School At Hunters Creek	Public, Charter	K-8	4140 Town Center Blvd	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(321) 206-3103	1,538	76	20.2	51.6%	104 (6.8%)	79 (5.1%)	1,298 (84.4%)	47 (3.1%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.5%)	56.8	926^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.0%		56.6	927^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.6%	1	57.0	53.0	54.0	54.0	51.0	40.0	69.0	63.0	43.0	63.0	62.0	33.0	59.0	39.0	66.0	78.0	85.0		73.0	$9,465	$794	$8,672
Kissimmee Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2850 Bill Beck Blvd	Kissimmee	34744	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 847-1400	715	44	16.2	100.0%	69 (9.7%)	74 (10.3%)	544 (76.1%)	16 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.4%)	15.9	2010^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.9%		24.4	1757^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.6%	253	53.0	29.0	36.0	36.0	35.0	37.0	45.0	16.0	32.0	22.0	25.0	51.0	31.0	35.0	67.0	100.0			49.0	$8,598	$1,544	$7,054

Frequently Asked Questions about Osceola Science Charter School

Is Osceola Science Charter School a good school?

Osceola Science Charter School ranks 954^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Osceola Science Charter School in?

Osceola

How many students attend Osceola Science Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,144 students attended Osceola Science Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Osceola Science Charter School?

Students at Osceola Science Charter School are 63% Hispanic, 17% White, 9% African American, 9% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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