Silver Sands Middle School
- Silver Sands Middle School serves 1,163 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Silver Sands Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Silver Sands Middle School's student population of 1,163 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,163 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 69 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Silver Sands Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Silver Sands Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1280 out of 3,601 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 32% |
| Black | 11% | 22% |
| White | 73% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 23% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Volusia School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Silver Sands Middle School is Atlantic High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Volusia Virtual Instruction Program District Provided (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sweetwater Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Port Orange Sweetwater Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 622 students
1.2 miles
5800 Victoria Gardens Blvd
Port Orange, FL 32127
(386)322-7530 1.2 PK-5 622 - Port Orange Volusia Virtual Instruction Program District Provided Grades: 6-8 | 5 students
1.2 miles
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386)734-7190 1.2 6-8 5 - Port Orange Atlantic High School Grades: 9-12 | 1151 students
1.3 miles
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386)322-5600 1.3 9-12 1151 - Port Orange Sugar Mill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 663 students
1.3 miles
1101 Charles St
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386)756-7130 1.3 PK-5 663 - Port Orange Horizon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 751 students
1.6 miles
4751 Hidden Lake Dr
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386)756-7150 1.6 PK-5 751
School Reviews
| 5 Excellent school, great teachers, and I agree talented band.. - Posted by Parent - Realt |
| 5 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 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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