Seminole Science Charter School

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Seminole Science Charter School ranks 294 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Seminole Science Charter School is an elementary and middle school located in Lake Mary, Florida, serving 530 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. This school is part of the highly-ranked Seminole County School District, which is ranked 7th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Seminole Science Charter School consistently outperforms the Seminole County and Florida state averages on standardized tests, including FAST, Statewide Science, and End-of-Course exams. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 92% proficiency in Algebra 1 EOC, 100% proficiency in Geometry EOC, and 92% proficiency in Civics EOC, compared to 56% and 55% for Seminole County and Florida, respectively. Additionally, the school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more representative than the nearby traditional public schools, such as Longwood Elementary School and Winter Springs Elementary School.

However, Seminole Science Charter School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 0% in 2019-2020 to 17% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby traditional public schools. The school's spending per student has also increased, from $6,561 in 2019-2020 to $8,439 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby traditional public schools. Despite these concerns, Seminole Science Charter School remains a high-performing school that provides a unique and diverse learning environment for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

3580 N Us Highway 17-92
Lake Mary, FL 32746

(407) 864-8296

District: Seminole

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,439

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 530

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

33.2%

White:

32.6%

Hispanic:

22.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Seminole Science Charter School ranks better than 87% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 10^th among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Seminole School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.56. (See more...)

Compare Details Seminole Science Charter School ranks better than 92.5% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.39. (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 Seminole Science Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (33.2%), White (32.6%), Hispanic (22.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seminole Science Charter School is 18.2. 41 elementary schools in the Seminole School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Seminole Science Charter School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seminole Science Charter School is $8,439. 38 elementary schools in the Seminole School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Seminole Science Charter School 90^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Seminole Science Charter School in the ranking list.)

Seminole:

SchoolDigger ranks Seminole 7^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Seminole Science Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2018	94.34	51^st	2118	97.6%
2019	91.61	107^th	2182	95.1%
2021	92.00	122^nd	2247	94.6%
2022	91.15	148^th	2219	93.3%
2023	88.93	198^th	2240	91.2%
2024	85.56	294^th	2256	87.0%

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

Rank History for Seminole Science Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2018	91.37	67^th	1035	93.5%
2019	94.03	44^th	1099	96.0%
2021	94.51	37^th	1136	96.7%
2022	92.30	58^th	1148	94.9%
2023	92.10	64^th	1177	94.6%
2024	89.39	90^th	1196	92.5%

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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 Seminole Science Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	172	29	84	77	0	1	18	381
2017	191	40	133	82	3	2	23	474
2018	191	44	144	87	3	3	17	489
2019	192	42	148	100	4	3	25	514
2020	189	40	150	99	4	3	21	506
2021	172	39	165	97	3	3	23	502
2022	162	41	163	100	2	2	20	490
2023	173	40	176	117	2	4	18	530

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 Seminole Science Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	381	22.0	17.3	26.2
2017	474	27.0	17.5	28.5
2018	489	30.0	16.3	27.8
2019	514	29.0	17.7	28.4
2020	506	28.0	18.0	25.3
2021	502	29.0	17.3	26.7
2022	490	28.0	17.5	29.4
2023	530	29.0	18.2	28.5

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 Seminole Science Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	381	22.0	17.3	26.2
2017	474	27.0	17.5	28.5
2018	489	30.0	16.3	27.8
2019	514	29.0	17.7	28.4
2020	506	28.0	18.0	25.3
2021	502	29.0	17.3	26.7
2022	490	28.0	17.5	29.4
2023	530	29.0	18.2	28.5

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 Seminole Science Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$6,265 (100.0%)	$6,265
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$6,347 (100.0%)	$6,347
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$6,561 (100.0%)	$6,561
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$7,207 (100.0%)	$7,207
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$8,395 (100.0%)	$8,395
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$8,439 (100.0%)	$8,439

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seminole 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 107^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 198^th of 2240 Elementary schools	3.9%
Ranks 44^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 64^th of 1177 Middle schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seminole Science Charter School)	83	90	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	67	63	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Seminole Science Charter School)	88	88
3rd Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	71	65	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole Science Charter School)	76	69	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	65	64	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Seminole Science Charter School)	85	77	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	72	70	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole Science Charter School)	83	79	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	64	65	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Seminole Science Charter School)	86	81	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	65	57	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Seminole Science Charter School)	71	73	2%
5th Grade Science (Seminole)	62	64	2%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole Science Charter School)	92	78	14%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	60	60
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Seminole Science Charter School)	86	86
6th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	65	59	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole Science Charter School)	80	85	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	58	57	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Seminole Science Charter School)	84	84
7th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	61	58	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole Science Charter School)	93	75	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	61	57	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Seminole Science Charter School)	71	50	21%
8th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	32	28	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Seminole Science Charter School)	85	74	11%
8th Grade Science (Seminole)	57	55	2%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Seminole Science Charter School)	89	76	13%
End of Course Civics (Seminole)	74	71	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Seminole Science Charter School)	100	98	2%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Seminole)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Seminole Science Charter School)	100	100
End of Course Geometry (Seminole)	64	62	2%
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	514	530	3.1%
African American	42	40	4.8%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	148	176	18.9%
Hispanic	100	117	17%
Pacific Islander	3	4	33.3%
White	192	173	9.9%
Two or More Races	25	18	28%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.4%	28.5%	0.1%

Schools Near Seminole 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seminole Science Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	3580 N Us Highway 17-92	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 864-8296	530	29	18.2	28.5%	173 (32.6%)	40 (7.5%)	117 (22.1%)	176 (33.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	18 (3.4%)	85.6	294^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.0%		88.9	198^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.2%	96	72.0	74.0	76.0	81.0	81.0	83.0	75.0	84.0	74.0	72.0	82.0	100.0	72.0	69.0	92.0	100.0	92.0	$8,439	$00	$8,439
Highlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Shepard Rd	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 746-6650	528	33	15.8	59.5%	215 (40.7%)	30 (5.7%)	212 (40.2%)	22 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (8.9%)	75.2	521^st of 2256 public elementary schools	76.9%		71.4	602^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	73.1%	81	74.0	63.0	67.0				73.0	65.0	32.0	98.0			70.0					$10,618	$952	$9,666
Lake Mary Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	132 S Country Club Rd	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-5650	927	55	16.7	48.8%	469 (50.6%)	84 (9.1%)	285 (30.7%)	40 (4.3%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.9%)	69.7	644^th of 2256 public elementary schools	71.5%		66.6	705^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.5%	61	62.0	63.0	62.0				74.0	69.0	27.0	89.0			69.0					$8,900	$973	$7,927
Contracted Services	Public	PK, KG-5	400 E Lake Mary Blvd	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-0422	16	0		18.8%	5 (31.3%)	5 (31.3%)	3 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (18.8%)								(n/a)
Layer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4201 Sr 419	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 871-8050	608	40	15.0	55.1%	244 (40.1%)	74 (12.2%)	213 (35.0%)	31 (5.1%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.7%)	76.2	496^th of 2256 public elementary schools	78.0%		66.6	702^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	68.7%	206	71.0	70.0	72.0				65.0	69.0	48.0	100.0			70.0					$11,013	$1,102	$9,910
Longwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	840 Orange Ave	Longwood	32750	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 746-5250	631	39	16.0	62.4%	273 (43.3%)	53 (8.4%)	251 (39.8%)	21 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.1%)	59.9	865^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.7%		54	993^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	55.7%	128	64.0	53.0	62.0				48.0	57.0	41.0	98.0			73.0					$9,307	$1,073	$8,234
Winter Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	701 W State Road 434	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 320-0650	553	39	14.2	79.0%	166 (30.0%)	73 (13.2%)	264 (47.7%)	16 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.0%)	57.1	922^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	59.1%		56	947^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.7%	25	61.0	40.0	62.0				63.0	53.0	69.0	100.0			61.0					$11,979	$2,191	$9,788
Crystal Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	231 Rinehart Rd	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 871-8112	700	47	14.7	48.1%	279 (39.9%)	99 (14.1%)	221 (31.6%)	56 (8.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	40 (5.7%)	63.2	792^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	64.9%		59.3	859^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.7%	67	67.0	56.0	63.0				71.0	72.0	22.0	85.0			49.0					$10,257	$1,060	$9,197
Choices In Learning Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	1100 East State Road 434	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 302-1005	680	42	16.1	20.1%	308 (45.3%)	31 (4.6%)	164 (24.1%)	125 (18.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.2%)	96.7	27^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.8%		94.6	50^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.8%	23	91.0	80.0	84.0				91.0	92.0	94.0				83.0					$7,983	$00	$7,983
Ucp Seminole Child Development	Public, Charter	PK, KG-2	756 N Sun Dr	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 852-3300	138	16	8.6	57.2%	28 (20.3%)	28 (20.3%)	72 (52.2%)	7 (5.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Seminole Science Charter School

Is Seminole Science Charter School a good school?

Seminole Science Charter School ranks 294^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Seminole Science Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 530 students attended Seminole Science Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Seminole Science Charter School?

Students at Seminole Science Charter School are 33% Asian, 33% White, 22% Hispanic, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Seminole Science Charter School in?

Seminole

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