Serving 1,061 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Imagine Schools At South Lake ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,061 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Imagine Schools At South Lake ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Imagine Schools At South Lake's student population of 1,061 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,061 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Imagine Schools At South Lake ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Imagine Schools At South Lake is 0.57, 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
#141 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
61%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imagine Schools At South Lake's ranking?
Imagine Schools At South Lake is ranked #141 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Imagine Schools At South Lake often compared to?
Imagine Schools At South Lakeis often viewed alongside schools like Pinecrest Lakes Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Imagine Schools At South Lake?
1,061 students attend Imagine Schools At South Lake.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Imagine Schools At South Lake students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Imagine Schools At South Lake?
Imagine Schools At South Lake has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Imagine Schools At South Lake offer ?
Imagine Schools At South Lake offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Imagine Schools At South Lake part of?
Imagine Schools At South Lake is part of Lake School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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