Serving 922 students in grades 6-8, David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 922 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: David C Hinson Sr Middle School serves the northern part of Daytona Beach, covering an attendance zone of approximately 85.6 square miles, with typical drive times of 10-15 minutes and an average distance from the school to the zone's edge of 5.5 miles, reaching up to 10.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School's student population of 922 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
922 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School is 0.69, 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
#1727 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School's ranking?
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School is ranked #1727 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School often compared to?
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ormond Beach Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School?
922 students attend David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School?
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School offer ?
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School part of?
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School is part of Volusia School District.
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