Spring Lake Elementary School

Spring Lake Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
695 Orange Ave,  Altamonte Springs, FL
Seminole County Public Schools
3.2
576 Students
B-
Niche Grade
Spring Lake Elementary School is a public school in the Altamonte Springs neighborhood of Orange County, Florida. The school teaches a dual language program for grades K-5 and has a student population of 720. As a Title I school, the curriculum and programs are designed to support reform and innovations to improve educational opportunities for low-income students. The focus is on merging technology into the school to prepare students for continuing education and the workforce. Computers, iPads, laptops and Epson projectors are all used in daily classroom lessons. Spring Lake Elementary has been awarded the "Five-Star School" title for the last eight years by the Commissioner's Community Involvement Council. It also received the "Golden Award" for being a Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Model School, given annually by the Florida Department of Education to recognize public schools with exemplary volunteer programs in the form of mentorship, tutoring and advocacy. Clubs and extracurricular activities include a daily student-produced morning news program, student council, chorus, robotics club, and a competitive math team. After-school care "Kids Zone" is offered weekly from 2:30-6:00 pm, allowing for even more enrichment opportunities.

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Kelly Mitchell
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
39%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
21%
State Average
22%
Science
18%
State Average
26%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
551:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Hispanic
55.3%
Black
22.5%
White
15%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 23 Reviews
4.0 parent
3/10/2023
As a single mom moving across country with my 10 year old in a new state we were unfamiliar with, I will say that my child enjoyed attending Spring Lake. The students had many days off last year due to the hurricane and teacher / staff meetings which is more than what I'm used to. They also have ear...
5.0 other
2/11/2020
My grandchild is in the dual language program. He has enjoyed his teachers pre-K through 2nd grade. He is presented important topics and is learning what he is taught. He enjoys going to school and is very proud of what he is learning. I am particularly pleased with his instruction in Social Studies...
5.0 parent
8/13/2018
My child received an excellent education at this school, even better than a private school. I couldn't have been happier with our experience. Lots of encouragement to read as much as possible & the school offers after school tutorial twice weekly for students needing extra help. The Dual Language pr...
1.0 parent
3/16/2018
Very poor experience for my child. We ended up moving my child to another school in the county. I would not recommend this school for anyone new to Seminole County.

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