Silver Sands Middle School
1300 Herbert St
Port Orange, FL 32129
(School attendance zoneSchool attendance zones are designated boundaries around public schools that determine student eligibility for attending a particular school. Students whose homes are located within a particular school's attendance zone are eligible for enrollment. School officials determine and periodically adjust attendance zones based on community demographics and other local factors. shown in map)
Tel:
(386)322-7550
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Silver Sands Middle School serves 1,162 students in grades 6-8.
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The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the FL average of 16:1.
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Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 60%.
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Silver Sands Middle School operates within the Volusia School District.
School Overview
- The student population of 1162 students has stayed relatively flat over five years.
- The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,162 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 67 teachers |
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School Comparison
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five years.
- The school's diversity score of 0.47 is more than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
District Comparison
- Volusia School District's student population of 61,777 students has stayed relatively flat over five years.
- The revenue/student of $9,231 in this district is less than the state average of $12,021. The district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four years.
- The district's spending/student of $8,952 is less than the state average of $12,230. The district spending/student has declined by 18% over four years.
| School District Name | Volusia School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed |
90 |
22 |
| Number of Students Managed | 61,777 | 10,184 |
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| District Total Revenue | $565 MM | $122 MM |
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| District Spending | $548 MM | $125 MM |
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| District Revenue / Student | $9,231 | $12,021 |
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| District Spending / Student | $8,952 | $12,230 |
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| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015 (latest year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
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The nearest high school is Atlantic High School (1.3 miles away)
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The nearest middle school is Campbell Middle School (4.3 miles away)
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The nearest elementary school is Sweetwater Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
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Port OrangeSweetwater Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5 | 619 students
1.2 miles
5800 Victoria Gardens Blvd
Port Orange, FL 32127
(386)322-75301.2PK-5619 -
Port OrangeAtlantic High SchoolGrades: 9-12 | 1030 students
1.3 miles
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386)322-56001.39-121030 -
Port OrangeElearning East High SchoolGrades: 9-12 | 55 students
1.3 miles
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386)506-00131.39-1255 -
Port OrangeSugar Mill Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5 | 637 students
1.3 miles
1101 Charles St
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386)756-71301.3PK-5637 -
Port OrangeHorizon Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5 | 709 students
1.6 miles
4751 Hidden Lake Dr
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386)756-71501.6PK-5709
School Reviews
| 5 12/28/2015 Excellent school, great teachers, and I agree talented band.. - Posted by Parent - Realt |
| 5 11/15/2012 i love the band here. i am in the beggining band and i play the flute! mr. williams is the best band teacher in the whole entire world - Posted by Student/Alumni - taylo |
| 5 1/31/2011 Silver Sands is a very talented school. They have one of the best bands, choirs groups, and art program. Mr. and Mrs. Williams are the best preforming arts teachers! And the Drama Department is the best also! - Posted by Student/Alumni - stacy |
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