Alafaya’s public schools outscore 54% of Florida districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Alafaya, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Alafaya’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 321 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Alafaya’s, its schools beat 24%, lower than their 54% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 51% of tested students were proficient in reading and 51% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,678 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Nine elementary schools, then four middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Econ River High Charter, Pinecrest Academy Avalon, Family Christian Academy Orlando (private), Center Academy - Waterford Lakes (private), Creative Global Schools (private) and Lords Kingdom Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Alafaya’s grade
B−: better than 54% of Florida school districts, #373 of 638 Florida towns. Graduation is above the Florida average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Alafaya, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Alafaya
Timber Creek High
Grades 9–12 · 3,383 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
10th grade in Alafaya
Timber Creek High
Grades 9–12 · 3,383 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
Alafaya’s public schools are run by Orange County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Alafaya vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Alafaya’s borders.
Every school in Alafaya
20 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Pinecrest Collegiate Academy).
Questions about Alafaya’s schools
Are Alafaya’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Florida: the public schools Alafaya children attend outscore 54% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #373 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 24%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Alafaya in?
Orange County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 207,308 students in 268 schools (2024–25).
Where do Alafaya kids go to high school?
Timber Creek High in Orlando, with 3,383 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Alafaya’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Orange County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Alafaya spend per student?
$12,678 in Orange County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Alafaya?
Yes: Family Christian Academy Orlando (religious, grades K–12, 259 students), Center Academy - Waterford Lakes (special education, grades 5–12, 69 students), Creative Global Schools (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 31 students) and Lords Kingdom Academy (religious, grades K–2, 31 students). Alafaya also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Alafaya families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Alafaya → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.