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Wetherbee Elementary

701 E WETHERBEE RD, ORLANDO, FL 32824

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 453 of 2461 in Florida

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Wetherbee Elementary

701 E WETHERBEE RD, ORLANDO, FL 32824

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 453 of 2461 in Florida

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About Wetherbee Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 68%
Reading 65%
State average proficiency is 68% in Math and 65% in Reading.
51
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
954
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 13.1%
Asian 12.58%
Hispanic 59.33%
Black 13.63%
Two+ Races 0.42%
Native Am. 0.73%
White
13.1%
Asian
12.58%
Hispanic
59.33%
Black
13.63%
Two+ Races
0.42%
Native Am.
0.73%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 954
48.74%
465 Female
51.26%
489 Male

Student Population

954 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

954 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Wetherbee Elementary Contact Information

Address

701 E WETHERBEE RD, ORLANDO, FL 32824

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Phone

(407) 850-5130

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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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

Wetherbee Elementary heads into the spring semester with consistently strong state assessment results in math and science, with fifth-grade science proficiency outperforming both the Orange County district and Florida state averages. The school is participating in OCPS's "Let's Read!" reading challenge and the annual Stellar Awards cycle for teacher recognition. Wetherbee Elementary's large campus of nearly 1,000 students continues operating its full academic and enrichment program under OCPS's "A" rated district framework, with free meals available to all enrolled students for the current school year.

FAQ

Q1. Does Wetherbee Elementary have a GATE program?

Ans. Wetherbee Elementary offers a Gifted and Talented Education program through Orange County Public Schools. The school's consistently strong math and science scores give its GATE program a strong academic foundation. Families interested in having their child evaluated should speak with the classroom teacher or contact the school at (407) 858-3560 to learn about the referral timeline.

Q2. What makes Wetherbee Elementary's science program notable?

Ans. Wetherbee Elementary's fifth-grade science proficiency rate has consistently outperformed both the Orange County district average and the Florida state average.

Q3. How does Wetherbee Elementary support English Language Learners?

Ans. Wetherbee Elementary serves a student body that is 59% Hispanic, with many students from Spanish-speaking households. English Language Development instruction is built into how classrooms operate across all grade levels, and the school maintains an ELAC committee for families who want a direct voice in how ELD programs are structured and delivered on campus.

Q4. What after-school programs does Wetherbee Elementary offer?

Ans. Wetherbee Elementary participates in OCPS after-school and extended learning programs.

Q5. What middle school do Wetherbee Elementary students attend?

Ans. Students completing fifth grade at Wetherbee Elementary typically continue to Hunters Creek Middle School, then on to Freedom 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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