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Lake Como School vs. Blankner K-8

Should you attend Lake Como School or Blankner K-8? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Lake Como School
2450 E Gore St
Orlando, FL 32806
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Blankner K-8
2500 S Mills Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
n/a

Blankner K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 887 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lake Como School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 802 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Blankner K-8 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
887 students
802 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lake Como School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blankner K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lake Como School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blankner K-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
59 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lake Como School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blankner K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lake Como School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Orange School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blankner K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Orange School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1672 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
#455 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lake Como School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blankner K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in FL)
73%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Como School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Orange School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blankner K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Orange School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Como School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Orange School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blankner K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Orange School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Como School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Orange School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blankner K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Orange School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lake Como School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Blankner K-8 by grade.
Pre-K Students
48
17
Kindergarten Students
89
68
Grade 1 Students
89
86
Grade 2 Students
87
86
Grade 3 Students
123
77
Grade 4 Students
84
91
Grade 5 Students
89
90
Grade 6 Students
118
97
Grade 7 Students
78
92
Grade 8 Students
82
98

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lake Como School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blankner K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lake Como School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blankner K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
21%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lake Como School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blankner K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
35%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lake Como School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blankner K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lake Como School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blankner K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lake Como School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Orange School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blankner K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Orange School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lake Como School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Orange School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blankner K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Orange School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lake Como School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Orange School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Blankner K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Orange School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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