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ROBINSWOOD MIDDLE

6305 BALBOA DR, ORLANDO, FL 32818ORANGE
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
1,080
Students
Total enrolled
$12,987
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
9% vs nat'l
21.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
38% vs nat'l
34/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
32% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 1,080 students in grades 06–08 in ORLANDO, Florida.
9% below average funding
District spends $12,987 per pupil, 9% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 34th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ROBINSWOOD MIDDLE is a very large middle in ORLANDO, Florida, serving grades 06–08 with 1,080 students. The district invests $12,987 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 34/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at ROBINSWOOD MIDDLE

1,080
Total Students
21.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
71%
Free Lunch
51
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution544 male · 536 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility71%
National avg 52% · 763 students
Student Composition
10%
84%
Asian1%
White3%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black84%
Multiracial1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120144001427

Academic Outcomes at ROBINSWOOD MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 34th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 7th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 32818

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,987Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,987
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,714
Student Support$2,467
Administration$1,558
Operations$1,948
Other$1,299
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,987 spent per student, an estimated $5,753 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
29%
53%
State government
28.8%
Local (property tax)
53.2%
Federal programs
18.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (34/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyOrange County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictORANGE
Phone: (407)296-5140
NCES ID: 120144001427
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ORLANDO seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
6305 BALBOA DR, ORLANDO, FL 32818
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.