Mollie Ray Elementary School Orlando FL Overview (2026 List)

About Mollie Ray Elementary

Mollie Ray Elementary School is at 2000 Beecher Street, Orlando, FL 32808, in the Pine Hills neighborhood of northwest Orlando. The school covers Pre-K through fifth grade as a traditional non-charter public campus within Orange County Public Schools. There are 429 students enrolled. The student-teacher ratio is 16:1, better than the district average. Boys make up 53% of the student body and girls 47%. State testing shows 52% of students reached math proficiency and 27% reached reading proficiency, with the math figure at the Florida state average. Mollie Ray Elementary is led by Master Principal Melanie Simmons with Assistant Principal LaQuanda Fedrick, and the campus serves a student body that is 98% minority in a community where staff commitment and neighborhood engagement are core to the school's identity. Mollie Ray Elementary draws students through OCPS attendance zone boundaries for the Beecher Street corridor. Homes in the surrounding Pine Hills area list near $400,000, consistent with current Orlando market data. As part of Orange County Public Schools, Mollie Ray is a neighborhood campus for families researching the best elementary schools in Florida.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%

Reading 27%

State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 27% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

16 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

420

Total Students

$66972

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.33%

Asian 0.48%

Hispanic 15%

Black 78.1%

Two+ Races 0.95%

Native Am. 1.9%

White

3.33%

Asian

0.48%

Hispanic

15%

Black

78.1%

Two+ Races

0.95%

Native Am.

1.9%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 420

49.29%

207 Female

50.71%

213 Male

Student Population

420 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

420 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Mollie Ray Elementary Contact Information

Address

2000 BEECHER ST, ORLANDO, FL 32808

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Phone

(407) 296-6460

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Website

http://mollierayes.ocps.net/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Mollie Ray Elementary's leadership team of Master Principal Melanie Simmons and Assistant Principal LaQuanda Fedrick entered the current school year with a commitment to the "Knowledge is Power" mission that defines the Pine Hills campus. The school participated in OCPS's Black History Month celebration and the Let's Read district reading challenge. With a math proficiency of 52%, the school has continued to build academic strength in a community where 98% of students are minority. Families can stay connected through the school's Facebook page and ParentSquare.

FAQ

Q1. Who leads Mollie Ray Elementary?

Ans. Mollie Ray Elementary is led by Master Principal Melanie Simmons and Assistant Principal LaQuanda Fedrick. The school motto is "Knowledge is Power," and the leadership team runs a campus dedicated to academic excellence for the Pine Hills community of northwest Orlando.

Q2. What does the title "Master Principal" mean at Mollie Ray Elementary?

Ans. A Master Principal designation in OCPS recognizes a principal who has demonstrated sustained leadership and school improvement over multiple years.

Q3. What extracurricular activities are available at Mollie Ray Elementary?

Ans. Mollie Ray Elementary offers UIL academic teams, robotics club, and student council for eligible students to promote leadership and skills development.

Q4. Does Mollie Ray Elementary have a GATE program?

Ans. Mollie Ray Elementary has UIL academic teams, robotics club, and student council for students who are eligible to help them develop their leadership and other skills.

Q5. What middle school do Mollie Ray Elementary students attend?

Ans. Mollie Ray Elementary students typically continue to Robinswood Middle School, then on to Evans High School or Maynard Evans High School. All three schools are in the same northwest Orlando OCPS corridor as the Beecher Street campus.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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