University’s public schools outscore 54% of Florida districts
The grade covers the public school district serving University, 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.
University’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 428 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of University’s, its schools beat 44%, 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 ↓
Two elementary schools, then 51 middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
UCP East Charter and UCP Bailes Community Academy 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 University’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 University, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in University · depends on your address
Riverdale Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 566 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
Bonneville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 375 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
Kindergarten in University · depends on your address
Riverdale Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 566 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
Bonneville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 375 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
1st grade in University · depends on your address
Riverdale Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 566 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
Bonneville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 375 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
2nd grade in University · depends on your address
Riverdale Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 566 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
Bonneville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 375 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
3rd grade in University · depends on your address
Riverdale Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 566 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
Bonneville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 375 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
4th grade in University · depends on your address
Riverdale Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 566 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
Bonneville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 375 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
5th grade in University · depends on your address
Riverdale Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 566 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
Bonneville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 375 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
9th grade in University
University High
Grades 9–12 · 2,514 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
10th grade in University
University High
Grades 9–12 · 2,514 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
11th grade in University
University High
Grades 9–12 · 2,514 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
12th grade in University
University High
Grades 9–12 · 2,514 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
University’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
University vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share University’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| University | B− | Orange County |
Every school in University
56 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).
Questions about University’s schools
Are University’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Florida: the public schools University 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 44%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is University in?
Orange County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 207,308 students in 268 schools (2024–25).
Where do University kids go to high school?
University High in Orlando, with 2,514 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is University’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 University spend per student?
$12,678 in Orange County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What University families are saying about school.
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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.