PIEDMONT LAKES MIDDLE

piedmontlakesms.ocps.net/

967 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Piedmont Lakes Middle School, located in Apopka, Florida, is part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The campus is dedicated to academic excellence, offering a curriculum that aligns with state standards while encouraging student engagement through various classroom and extracurricular opportunities.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student development, aiming to build a culture of "Piedmont Pride." In addition to core academic subjects, the school typically provides access to elective courses, athletic programs, and clubs that allow students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, Piedmont Lakes Middle School strives to create a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

967

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PIEDMONT LAKES MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	471
Black	292
Asian	14
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
471 (48.7 %)
Black
292 (30.2 %)
White
162 (16.8 %)
Two or More
24 (2.5 %)
Asian
14 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)884-2265
Website:	http://piedmontlakesms.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	967
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	459
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 322

Grade 7 331

Grade 8 314

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PIEDMONT LAKES MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	322
Grade 7	331
Grade 8	314

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PIEDMONT LAKES MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	462	47.8%
Male	505	52.2%

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