Serving 863 students in grades 6-8, Piedmont Lakes Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 863 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Piedmont Lakes Middle School's student population of 863 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
863 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Piedmont Lakes Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piedmont Lakes Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2230 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
49%
38%
Black
32%
21%
White
16%
34%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piedmont Lakes Middle School's ranking?
Piedmont Lakes Middle School is ranked #2230 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Piedmont Lakes Middle School often compared to?
Piedmont Lakes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wolf Lake Middle School, Apopka Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Piedmont Lakes Middle School?
863 students attend Piedmont Lakes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Piedmont Lakes Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piedmont Lakes Middle School?
Piedmont Lakes Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Piedmont Lakes Middle School offer ?
Piedmont Lakes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Piedmont Lakes Middle School part of?
Piedmont Lakes Middle School is part of Orange School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school is stressful and overwhelming, and I'm a straight A student, I'm not easily overwhelmed. Many horrible students, not friendly at all, and the school's a mess, a lot of the teachers are just mean.
5 10/10/2025
Piedmont is a great school full of a lot of opportunities. While I was there, I got the best support from all of the teachers there. Piedmont is the way to go!
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