Michael McCoy Elementary participated in the OCPS Let's Read reading challenge and the Black History Month "Still I Rise" celebration through the current semester. The school's math proficiency of 53%, above the Florida state average, continues to be a strength, and the 30-teacher team serves a student body that is 91% minority in the South Semoran Boulevard corridor. The school runs Gifted and Talented services and maintains a school counselor on staff for its 484 students. Families can connect through ParentSquare and the official OCPS school directory listing. The school participates in district-wide family engagement programming throughout the school year.

Q1. Does Michael McCoy Elementary have a GATE program?

Ans. Michael McCoy Elementary does offer a Gifted and Talented program through Orange County Public Schools. The school's math proficiency of 53%, above the Florida state average, suggests a student body with academic range. Families who feel their child may qualify should speak with the classroom teacher to start the referral process in the fall.

Q2. What bilingual support does Michael McCoy Elementary offer?

Ans. Michael McCoy Elementary serves a student body that is 91% minority with a significant Hispanic population. Bilingual and ELD instruction is built into daily classroom delivery across all grade levels, consistent with OCPS's district-wide approach to language development. The school connects families to OCPS multilingual parent resources through the standard OCPS family engagement calendar.

Q3. What after-school programs does Michael McCoy Elementary offer?

Ans. Michael McCoy Elementary participates in OCPS after-school extended learning programs. Families should contact the school at 5225 South Semoran Boulevard to confirm current availability and whether there is space for new students. Program offerings vary by semester and are confirmed through the school office.

Q4. How does Michael McCoy Elementary communicate with families?

Ans. Michael McCoy Elementary uses ParentSquare for school-wide announcements and direct family communication.

Q5. What middle school do Michael McCoy Elementary students attend?

Ans. Michael McCoy Elementary students typically continue to Conway Middle School, then on to Boone High School. Both schools are in the same southeast Orlando OCPS corridor as the South Semoran Boulevard campus, keeping students in a familiar district community through high school.