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Volusia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 31 public middle schools serving 17,162 students in Volusia School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Florida.
Public Middle Schools in Volusia School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
89 Schools
1,745 Schools
# Students
62,741 Students
1,042,011 Students
# Teachers
3,693 Teachers
54,708 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Volusia School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.70
# American Indian Students
105 Students
2,890 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,222 Students
29,883 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
15,070 Students
401,138 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
38%
# Black Students
10,115 Students
215,725 Students
% Black Students
16%
21%
# White Students
32,760 Students
349,085 Students
% White Students
52%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
96 Students
1,862 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,373 Students
41,428 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,349
6,785
# Students in K Grade:
4,162
37,786
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,439
39,534
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,551
40,863
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,636
42,129
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,539
42,303
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,720
42,249
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,508
201,326
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,699
223,117
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,674
218,377
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,635
37,509
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,411
38,273
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,791
34,944
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,627
36,816
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,437 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,728 is less than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$718 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$673 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,437
$11,962
Spending / Student
$10,728
$11,615
Best Volusia School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Volusia County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 506-0014
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 506-0014
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Burns Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 Ridge Rd
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Grades: K-12
| 1,074 students
Rank: #33.
Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
565 S Lakeview Dr Unit 110
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-3900
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-3900
Grades: PK-8
| 946 students
Rank: #44.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6801 Airport Rd
Port Orange, FL 32128
(386) 304-5500
Port Orange, FL 32128
(386) 304-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,162 students
Rank: #55.
Ormond Beach Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Domicilio Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 676-1250
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 676-1250
Grades: 6-8
| 876 students
Rank: #66.
Volusia Online Learning-flvs (Franchise)
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 506-0014
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 506-0014
Grades: K-12
| 489 students
Rank: #77.
Silver Sands Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Herbert St
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 322-7550
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 322-7550
Grades: 6-8
| 1,099 students
Rank: #88.
Stewart Treatment Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Highbanks Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
336 E Highbanks Rd
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 822-7896
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 822-7896
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 255-6475
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 255-6475
Grades: PK-12
| 49 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Riverview Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Wild Olive Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6210
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6210
Grades: K-12
| 67 students
Rank: #1212.
Amikids Volusia
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Mason Ave Ste A
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-5786
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-5786
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: #1313.
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1860 N Clyde Morris Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-6408
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-6408
Grades: 6-8
| 902 students
Rank: #1414.
River Springs Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Ohio Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 456-5346
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 456-5346
Grades: 6-8
| 1,188 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
The Chiles Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
868 George W Engram Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 322-6102
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 322-6102
Grades: 6-12
| 106 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1386 Indian Lake Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Halifax Behavioral Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
841 Jimmy Ann Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3963
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3963
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Rank: #1818.
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
Rank: #1919.
New Smyrna Beach Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Myrtle Ave
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-7450
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-7450
Grades: 6-8
| 969 students
Rank: #2020.
Volusia Virtual Instruction Program District Provided
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 506-0014
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 506-0014
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #2121.
Deltona Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 860-3350
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 860-3350
Grades: 6-8
| 1,154 students
Rank: #2222.
Deland Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Aquarius Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6580
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6580
Grades: 6-8
| 1,063 students
Rank: #2323.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Parnell Ct
Deltona, FL 32738
(407) 860-3391
Deltona, FL 32738
(407) 860-3391
Grades: 6-8
| 1,007 students
Rank: #2424.
Galaxy Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Eustace Ave
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 789-7070
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 789-7070
Grades: 6-8
| 1,008 students
Rank: #2525.
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Washington Ave
Pierson, FL 32180
(386) 749-6800
Pierson, FL 32180
(386) 749-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 1,077 students
Rank: #2626.
Legacy Scholars Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 Childrens Way
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 668-4774
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 668-4774
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #2727.
Holly Hill School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Center Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 239-6320
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 239-6320
Grades: PK-8
| 1,054 students
Rank: #2828.
Campbell Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 S Keech St
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 239-6250
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 239-6250
Grades: 6-8
| 842 students
Rank: #2929.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
208 Central Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 944-1111
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 944-1111
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dept. Of Corrections Educational Program
Alternative School
1300 Red John Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
3840 Old Deland Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 238-4788
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 238-4788
Grades: K-12
| 81 students
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