Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ucp Downtown Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ucp Downtown Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ucp Downtown Charter's student population of 188 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ucp Downtown Charter 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 Ucp Downtown Charter is 0.48, 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
#3600 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
70%
38%
Black
14%
21%
White
11%
34%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ucp Downtown Charter's ranking?
Ucp Downtown Charter is ranked #3600 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ucp Downtown Charter?
188 students attend Ucp Downtown Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ucp Downtown Charter students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ucp Downtown Charter?
Ucp Downtown Charter has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ucp Downtown Charter offer ?
Ucp Downtown Charter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ucp Downtown Charter part of?
Ucp Downtown Charter is part of Orange School District.
In what neighborhood is Ucp Downtown Charter located?
Ucp Downtown Charter is located in the Dover Shores East neighborhood of Orlando, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Dover Shores East.
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