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Robinswood Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Orange County Public Schools · Orlando, FL
Rating
4/10
GreatSchools
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
985
Student : Teacher
20.1:1
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“Robinswood Middle School is an OCPS 6-8 public magnet school in the Pine Hills area of northwest Orlando, anchored by a district-wide International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme that feeds directly into the IB Diploma track at Evans High School.”
Robinswood sits on Balboa Drive in the Pine Hills neighborhood, a working-class corner of northwest Orange County that has been absorbing buyer interest as closer-in Orlando prices push outward. The school's IB MYP magnet is the main differentiator — it draws students from across the district and connects directly to the IB Diploma Programme at Evans High School and other OCPS IB high schools. Zoned enrollment covers the Pine Hills and Robinswood neighborhoods, Hiawassee Road corridors, and parts of Meadowbrook.
Academic programs
- IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) — district-wide application magnet, Grades 6-8
- Gifted & Talented program
- Spanish language instruction
- Standard OCPS core curriculum (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies)
- Elective rotations including art, music, and physical education
How to enroll
Zoned students (Pine Hills area addresses) enroll automatically through OCPS. The IB Middle Years Programme magnet is open to any OCPS student by application — a 2.5 GPA is recommended, and students typically enter as 6th graders with limited openings in 7th and 8th. Applications go through the OCPS School Choice portal; transportation to the magnet is provided. Confirm current application windows at ocps.net.
What makes it stand out
The IB Middle Years Programme is the headline. It's a continuous K-12 IB pathway when paired with an IB-diploma high school — students who complete the full MYP and then earn an IB Diploma can enter college with up to 30 credit hours and qualify automatically for Florida Bright Futures regardless of test scores. That's a real financial lever for families who are still figuring out tuition.
Extracurriculars
- AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
- Student government
- Beta Club
- Art club
- Sports: basketball, flag football (2 offerings per GreatSchools data)
Frequently asked about Robinswood Middle School
What neighborhoods are zoned for Robinswood Middle School?
The attendance zone covers the Pine Hills and Robinswood neighborhoods in northwest Orange County, generally bounded by Silver Star Road to the north, West Colonial Drive to the south, and the Hiawassee Road / Apopka-Vineland corridor east-to-west. A board-approved rezoning for 2026-27 shifts some Ocoee-area addresses to Robinswood. For address-specific confirmation, use the OCPS Find My School tool at ocps.net.
How do I apply to the IB Middle Years Programme at Robinswood?
The MYP magnet at Robinswood is open to any OCPS student — you don't need to live in the attendance zone. Applications run through the OCPS School Choice portal, typically in fall for the following year. A 2.5 GPA is recommended. Most students enter as 6th graders; limited seats open in 7th and 8th. The program connects to the IB Diploma at Evans High and other OCPS IB high schools. Transportation is provided to magnet students.
What's the median home price zoned for Robinswood Middle?
Homes in the Pine Hills area (ZIP 32818) were selling at roughly $285K-$295K as of mid-2025, down slightly from the prior year. The zone covers working-class single-family inventory — mostly 3-bedroom homes built 1960s-1990s. That makes it one of the more accessible price points in Orange County for buyers who want a public IB pathway without private-school tuition.
Is Robinswood Middle School safe?
Robinswood has standard OCPS security protocols — a School Resource Officer, controlled campus access during the school day, and ID badge requirements. Pine Hills has historically had higher crime rates than some other Orange County neighborhoods; families buying here for the IB magnet should separately research specific blocks using the OCPS address tool and crime maps for the ZIP code. The school's GreatSchools rating reflects test-score performance, not campus safety specifically.
How does Robinswood compare to other OCPS middle schools with IB?
Robinswood and Roberto Clemente Middle are the two OCPS middle schools with IB MYP magnets as of 2025. Roberto Clemente is in the Meadow Woods / southeast Orlando area; Robinswood is in Pine Hills / northwest. Both feed to IB Diploma high schools. The GreatSchools ratings are similar (mid-range). The practical difference is geography and commute — plus which IB high school the pathway connects to. For buyers, the zone itself matters more than the comparison; either school gets your student into the same IB pipeline.
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Where Robinswood Middle School is
6305 Balboa Dr, Orlando, FL
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