Blue Lake Elementary School

282 N Blue Lake Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blue Lake 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 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blue Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Blue Lake Elementary School's student population of 520 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
520 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Blue Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Lake Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3062 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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33%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blue Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blue Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Blue Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
41%
37%
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Black
17%
21%
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White
38%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Blue Lake Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blue Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Lake Elementary School is ranked #3062 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Blue Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Citrus Grove Elementary School, George W. Marks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Blue Lake Elementary School?
520 students attend Blue Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Blue Lake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Lake Elementary School?
Blue Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blue Lake Elementary School offer ?
Blue Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blue Lake Elementary School part of?
Blue Lake Elementary School is part of Volusia School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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