GOTHA MIDDLE

gothams.ocps.net/

988 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gotha Middle School, located in the Windermere area of Florida, is a public middle school serving the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success. It fosters a diverse and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to engage in both rigorous classroom studies and a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and academic clubs.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental support, which are central to its operational philosophy. By leveraging modern educational tools and focusing on character development, Gotha Middle strives to create a supportive culture that helps adolescents navigate their middle school years. For families seeking up-to-date information regarding school calendars, academic programs, and administrative policies, the school maintains an active presence through its official district website.

988

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GOTHA MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	284
Black	355
Asian	49
Two or More	28
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
355 (35.9%)
Hispanic
284 (28.7%)
White
267 (27.0%)
Asian
49 (5.0%)
Two or More
28 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)521-2360
Website:	http://gothams.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	988
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 296

Grade 7 338

Grade 8 354

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GOTHA MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	296
Grade 7	338
Grade 8	354

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GOTHA MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	486	49.2%
Male	502	50.8%

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