Top Rankings
Volusia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 31 public middle schools serving 18,832 students in Volusia School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Florida.
Public Middle Schools in Volusia School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
90 Schools
1,720 Schools
# Students
62,665 Students
1,064,348 Students
# Teachers
3,790 Teachers
58,059 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Volusia School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
# American Indian Students
123 Students
2,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,203 Students
30,219 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
13,915 Students
395,427 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
37%
# Black Students
10,005 Students
223,522 Students
% Black Students
16%
21%
# White Students
34,153 Students
370,184 Students
% White Students
55%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
102 Students
1,894 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,164 Students
40,126 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,146
6,177
# Students in K Grade:
4,339
37,683
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,253
38,476
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,575
39,487
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,716
40,480
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,358
39,870
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,662
44,611
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,835
203,332
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,896
219,532
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,982
226,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,931
44,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,155
43,708
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,479
40,412
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,338
40,090
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,450 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,741 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$718 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$673 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,450
$12,135
Spending / Student
$10,741
$11,783
Best Volusia School District Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
565 S Lakeview Dr Unit 110
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-3900
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-3900
Grades: K-8
| 946 students
Rank: #22.
Burns Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 Ridge Rd
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Grades: K-11
| 685 students
Rank: #33.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6801 Airport Rd
Port Orange, FL 32128
(386) 304-5500
Port Orange, FL 32128
(386) 304-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,201 students
Rank: #44.
Ormond Beach Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Domicilio Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 676-1250
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 676-1250
Grades: 6-8
| 1,029 students
Rank: #55.
Volusia Online Learning-flvs (Franchise)
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Grades: K-12
| 717 students
Rank: #66.
Silver Sands Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Herbert St
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 322-7550
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 322-7550
Grades: 6-8
| 1,246 students
Rank: #77.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 255-6475
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 255-6475
Grades: PK-12
| 49 students
Rank: #88.
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1860 N Clyde Morris Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-6408
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-6408
Grades: 6-8
| 952 students
Rank: #99.
Stewart Treatment Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #1010.
Amikids Volusia
Alternative School
1420 Mason Ave Ste A
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-5786
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-5786
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #1111.
River Springs Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Ohio Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 456-5346
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 456-5346
Grades: 6-8
| 1,289 students
Rank: #1212.
New Smyrna Beach Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Myrtle Ave
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-7450
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-7450
Grades: 6-8
| 1,065 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
The Chiles Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
868 George W Engram Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 322-6102
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 322-6102
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1386 Indian Lake Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Halifax Behavioral Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
841 Jimmy Ann Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3963
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3963
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Rank: #1616.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 W New Hampshire Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6700
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Rank: #1717.
Deland Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Aquarius Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6580
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6580
Grades: 6-8
| 1,087 students
Rank: #1818.
Deltona Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 860-3350
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 860-3350
Grades: 6-8
| 1,093 students
Rank: #1919.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Parnell Ct
Deltona, FL 32738
(407) 860-3391
Deltona, FL 32738
(407) 860-3391
Grades: 6-8
| 983 students
Rank: #2020.
Galaxy Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Eustace Ave
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 789-7070
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 789-7070
Grades: 6-8
| 1,047 students
Rank: #2121.
Volusia County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Grades: K-12
| 51 students
Rank: #2222.
Volusia Virtual Instruction Program District Provided
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Grades: K-12
| 1,318 students
Rank: #2323.
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Washington Ave
Pierson, FL 32180
(386) 749-6800
Pierson, FL 32180
(386) 749-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 1,111 students
Rank: #2424.
Holly Hill School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Center Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 239-6320
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 239-6320
Grades: PK-8
| 1,048 students
Rank: #2525.
Legacy Scholars Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 Childrens Way
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 668-4774
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 668-4774
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Rank: #2626.
Campbell Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
625 S Keech St
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 239-6250
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 239-6250
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
Rank: #2727.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
208 Central Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 944-1111
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 944-1111
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dept. Of Corrections Educational Program
Alternative School
1300 Red John Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highbanks Learning Center
Alternative School
336 E Highbanks Rd
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 822-7896
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 822-7896
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverview Learning Center
Alternative School
801 N Wild Olive Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6210
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6210
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
3840 Old Deland Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 238-4788
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 238-4788
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
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