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Palm Lake Elementary School vs. Windy Ridge K-8

Should you attend Palm Lake Elementary School or Windy Ridge 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
Palm Lake Elementary School
8000 Pin Oak Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Windy Ridge K-8
3900 Beech Tree Dr
Orlando, FL 32835
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 604 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palm Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,172 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Windy Ridge K-8 ranks in the top 30% 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 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
604 students
1,172 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palm Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Windy Ridge K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palm Lake Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Windy Ridge K-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
74 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palm Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Windy Ridge K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palm Lake Elementary 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 Windy Ridge 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

#883 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
#740 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palm Lake Elementary 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 Windy Ridge K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 30% in FL)
69%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Lake Elementary 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 Windy Ridge 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.
62%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Lake Elementary 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 Windy Ridge 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.
65-69%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Lake Elementary 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 Windy Ridge 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 Palm Lake Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Windy Ridge K-8 by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
7
Kindergarten Students
94
96
Grade 1 Students
98
115
Grade 2 Students
96
139
Grade 3 Students
122
152
Grade 4 Students
92
150
Grade 5 Students
102
149
Grade 6 Students
-
147
Grade 7 Students
-
122
Grade 8 Students
-
95

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palm Lake Elementary 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 Windy Ridge 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%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palm Lake Elementary 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 Windy Ridge 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
11%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palm Lake Elementary 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 Windy Ridge 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
42%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palm Lake Elementary 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 Windy Ridge 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
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palm Lake Elementary 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 Windy Ridge 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.
0.67
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palm Lake Elementary 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 Windy Ridge 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
31%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palm Lake Elementary 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 Windy Ridge 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 Palm Lake Elementary 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 Windy Ridge 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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