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Sugar Mill Elementary School vs. South Daytona Elementary School

Should you attend Sugar Mill Elementary School or South Daytona Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sugar Mill Elementary School
1101 Charles St
Port Orange, FL 32129
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
South Daytona Elementary School
600 Elizabeth Pl
Daytona Beach, FL 32119
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Sugar Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

South Daytona Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sugar Mill Elementary 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 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 787 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Daytona Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
576 students
787 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sugar Mill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Daytona Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sugar Mill Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Daytona Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sugar Mill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Daytona Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sugar Mill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Volusia School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Daytona Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Volusia School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1249 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
#2592 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sugar Mill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Daytona Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 50% in FL)
41%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sugar Mill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Volusia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Daytona Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Volusia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sugar Mill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Volusia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Daytona Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Volusia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sugar Mill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Volusia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Daytona Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Volusia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sugar Mill Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Daytona Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
47
32
Kindergarten Students
77
120
Grade 1 Students
87
143
Grade 2 Students
92
133
Grade 3 Students
97
114
Grade 4 Students
85
124
Grade 5 Students
91
121

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sugar Mill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Volusia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Daytona Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Volusia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sugar Mill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Volusia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Daytona Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Volusia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sugar Mill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Volusia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Daytona Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Volusia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
73%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sugar Mill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Volusia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Daytona Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Volusia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sugar Mill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Volusia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Daytona Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Volusia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.45
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sugar Mill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Volusia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Daytona Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Volusia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
78%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sugar Mill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Volusia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Daytona Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Volusia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sugar Mill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Volusia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Daytona Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Volusia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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