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Southwood Elementary

12600 BISTED DR, ORLANDO, FL 32824

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 490 of 1778 in Florida

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Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Southwood Elementary

12600 BISTED DR, ORLANDO, FL 32824

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 490 of 1778 in Florida

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About Southwood Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 58%
Reading 60%
State average proficiency is 58% in Math and 60% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
517
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 16.44%
Asian 7.16%
Hispanic 55.32%
Black 17.6%
Two+ Races 3.09%
Native Am. 0%
White
16.44%
Asian
7.16%
Hispanic
55.32%
Black
17.6%
Two+ Races
3.09%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 517
46.42%
240 Female
53.58%
277 Male

Student Population

517 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

517 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Southwood Elementary Contact Information

Address

12600 BISTED DR, ORLANDO, FL 32824

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Phone

(407) 858-2230

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TOP 490 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Southwood Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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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

Southwood Elementary is participating in OCPS's spring "Let's Read!" district challenge and the broader push toward family engagement that OCPS launched through its ParentSquare rollout. The school has also continued its involvement in OCPS's ESE Parent Survey for the current school year, allowing families to provide direct feedback on the school's support programs. All Southwood Elementary students benefit from OCPS's free meals program, which covers every enrolled traditional public school student across the district.

FAQ

Q1. Does Southwood Elementary have a GATE program?

Ans. Southwood Elementary offers a Gifted and Talented Education program through Orange County Public Schools. Families interested in the referral process should speak with their child's classroom teacher, who can begin the evaluation process within the OCPS timeline. The school's front office at (407) 858-2230 can also answer questions.

Q2. What after-school options does Southwood Elementary provide?

Ans. Southwood Elementary participates in OCPS after-school and extended learning programs. The availability of specific programs can vary by semester, so checking with the school office or the OCPS parent portal early in the school year is the best way to secure a spot if needed.

Q3. How does Southwood Elementary support multilingual students?

Ans. Southwood Elementary provides English Language Development instruction as part of daily classroom delivery across all grade levels. Given the school's diverse student population, ELD support runs as a core component of the school's academic program rather than an add-on service.

Q4. What makes Southwood Elementary's location unique?

Ans. Southwood Elementary is located in the Southchase community of Orlando’s 32824 zip code. Southwood is located in a growing residential area that offers easy access to major roadways and a variety of neighborhood amenities.

Q5. What middle school do Southwood Elementary graduates attend?

Ans. Students finishing fifth grade at Southwood Elementary typically continue to Meadow Woods Middle School, then on to Cypress Creek High School.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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