For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 704 students in 32720, FL.
The top ranked public middle school in 32720, FL is Southwestern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 32720 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32720, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32720, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 44% | 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
| 704 students
32720, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2219 South Wooodland Blvd
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 736-9849
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 736-9849
Grades: PK
| 11 students
Hospitalhomebound (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
200 North Clara Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7190
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7190
Grades: PK-12
| 2 students
Teen Parent - West (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
491 S Adelle Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 239-6218
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 239-6218
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 32720, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 32720, FL include Southwestern Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 32720?
1 public middle schools are located in 32720.
What is the racial composition of students in 32720?
32720 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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