Deltona Middle School

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Deltona Middle School ranks 713 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Deltona Middle School is a public middle school in Deltona, Florida, serving 1,146 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Volusia County School District, which is ranked 36 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Deltona Middle School faces some unique challenges compared to its peers. The school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 32.7%, well above the Volusia County average of 34.3% and the state average of 23.9%. Additionally, the school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's proficiency rates in FAST English Language Arts and Math were below the district and state averages for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades in the 2023-2024 school year. Deltona Middle School also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 59.6% of students qualifying, which is higher than the district and state averages.

When comparing Deltona Middle School to nearby schools within the Volusia County district, it performs similarly or slightly worse in terms of test scores and school rankings. For example, Deland Middle School and Southwestern Middle School have higher test scores and better SchoolDigger rankings than Deltona Middle School. The performance gap becomes more pronounced when comparing Deltona Middle School to schools in the neighboring Seminole County School District, where schools like Indian Trails Middle School, Greenwood Lakes Middle School, and Sanford Middle School significantly outperform Deltona Middle School in test scores, school rankings, and other key metrics.

Detail:

Public 6-8

250 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725

(386) 860-3350

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
713^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,832

Students who attend Deltona Middle School usually attend:

High:

University High School

Feeder schools for Deltona Middle School:

Elementary:	Discovery Elementary School
	Enterprise Elementary School
	Spirit Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 1,146

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.9%

White:

34.6%

African American:

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Deltona Middle School ranks worse than 59.6% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 7^th among 12 ranked middle schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.56. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Deltona Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.9%), White (34.6%), African American (13.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deltona Middle School is 19.1, which is the 6^th best among 12 middle schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Deltona Middle School employs 59.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deltona Middle School is $8,832. 9 middle schools in the Volusia School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Deltona Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Deltona Middle School 713^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Deltona Middle School in the ranking list.)

Volusia:

SchoolDigger ranks Volusia 36^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Deltona Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	64.07	216^th	593	63.6%
2005	60.04	247^th	602	59.0%
2006	60.98	261^st	675	61.3%
2007	54.91	352^nd	736	52.2%
2008	50.74	397^th	740	46.4%
2009	41.20	507^th	780	35.0%
2010	48.71	464^th	839	44.7%
2011	42.43	559^th	891	37.3%
2012	42.38	540^th	897	39.8%
2013	40.55	587^th	956	38.6%
2014	44.48	561^st	999	43.8%
2016	34.33	659^th	997	33.9%
2017	45.47	555^th	1031	46.2%
2018	39.18	637^th	1035	38.5%
2019	38.66	689^th	1099	37.3%
2021	39.37	694^th	1136	38.9%
2022	31.16	801^st	1148	30.2%
2023	25.89	897^th	1177	23.8%
2024	40.56	713^th	1196	40.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Wish they took time with their students. Hard to make appointments. I e p for students who need help is not much. I have to stand for my child to try to get help and I get another crazy mom look. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Deltona Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1387	39	9	126	0	n/a	n/a	0	1561
1989	1576	56	17	173	3	n/a	n/a	0	1825
1990	1722	87	18	221	5	n/a	n/a	0	2053
1991	993	42	17	158	0	n/a	n/a	0	1210
1992	1086	47	12	125	1	n/a	n/a	0	1271
1993	1139	69	18	159	2	n/a	n/a	0	1387
1994	1133	77	16	203	2	n/a	n/a	0	1431
1995	1155	79	9	210	3	n/a	n/a	0	1456
1996	1155	79	9	210	3	n/a	n/a	0	1456
1997	1282	96	14	202	6	n/a	n/a	0	1600
1998	1399	111	15	259	6	n/a	n/a	0	1790
1999	1443	126	20	259	8	n/a	n/a	0	1856
2000	987	81	19	183	5	n/a	n/a	0	1275
2001	1001	83	18	200	3	n/a	n/a	0	1305
2002	1033	83	18	255	4	n/a	n/a	0	1393
2003	1033	83	18	255	4	n/a	n/a	0	1393
2004	1034	83	18	271	3	n/a	n/a	0	1409
2005	1039	89	22	301	4	n/a	n/a	0	1455
2006	957	125	29	336	2	n/a	n/a	0	1449
2007	860	134	24	366	5	n/a	n/a	62	1451
2008	865	122	21	404	6	n/a	n/a	70	1488
2009	566	127	13	441	3	n/a	n/a	80	1230
2010	532	123	14	462	4	n/a	n/a	84	1219
2011	497	146	15	459	3	0	68	0	1188
2012	504	173	9	465	4	0	54	0	1209
2013	492	164	9	497	2	1	44	0	1209
2014	460	135	9	483	3	1	42	0	1133
2015	439	133	14	465	5	1	31	0	1088
2016	423	129	16	434	1	4	39	0	1046
2017	424	110	14	439	1	2	28	0	1018
2018	421	119	16	484	0	1	35	0	1076
2019	458	146	19	496	1	0	39	0	1159
2020	476	165	28	495	1	1	34	0	1200
2021	379	141	17	408	1	0	20	0	966
2022	400	147	16	485	1	0	44	0	1093
2023	396	150	14	538	2	1	45	0	1146

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Deltona Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1561	79.0	19.7	14
1989	1825	93.0	19.6	17.6
1990	2053	109.0	18.8	19.5
1991	1210	70.0	17.2	19.4
1992	1271	74.0	17.1	18.1
1993	1387	74.0	18.7	23.6
1994	1431	73.0	19.6	28.4
1995	1456	80.0	18.2	29.9
1996	1456	80.0	18.2	29.9
1997	1600	84.0	19.0	26.8
1998	1790	92.0	19.5	28.3
1999	1856	99.0	18.7	33.7
2000	1275	74.0	17.2	32.5
2001	1305	74.0	17.6	34.4
2002	1393	74.0	18.8	37
2003	1393	74.0	18.8	37
2004	1409	78.0	18.1	42.9
2005	1455	80.0	18.2	32.8
2006	1449	76.0	19.1	40.7
2007	1451	83.0	17.5	44.7
2008	1488	94.5	15.7	44.1
2009	1230	85.3	16.0	61.7
2010	1219	70.5	17.2	65.2
2011	1188	70.5	16.8	71.1
2012	1209	73.5	16.4	73.3
2013	1209	64.0	18.8	74.3
2014	1133	73.0	15.5	77.6
2015	1088	72.0	15.1	75.8
2016	1046	72.0	14.5	77.9
2017	1018	70.0	14.5	77.1
2018	1076	66.0	16.3	78.7
2019	1159	67.0	17.2	79.4
2020	1200	77.0	15.5	69.9
2021	966	61.0	15.8	70.8
2022	1093	59.0	18.5	75.7
2023	1146	59.8	19.1	59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Deltona Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1561	79.0	19.7	14
1989	1825	93.0	19.6	17.6
1990	2053	109.0	18.8	19.5
1991	1210	70.0	17.2	19.4
1992	1271	74.0	17.1	18.1
1993	1387	74.0	18.7	23.6
1994	1431	73.0	19.6	28.4
1995	1456	80.0	18.2	29.9
1996	1456	80.0	18.2	29.9
1997	1600	84.0	19.0	26.8
1998	1790	92.0	19.5	28.3
1999	1856	99.0	18.7	33.7
2000	1275	74.0	17.2	32.5
2001	1305	74.0	17.6	34.4
2002	1393	74.0	18.8	37
2003	1393	74.0	18.8	37
2004	1409	78.0	18.1	42.9
2005	1455	80.0	18.2	32.8
2006	1449	76.0	19.1	40.7
2007	1451	83.0	17.5	44.7
2008	1488	94.5	15.7	44.1
2009	1230	85.3	16.0	61.7
2010	1219	70.5	17.2	65.2
2011	1188	70.5	16.8	71.1
2012	1209	73.5	16.4	73.3
2013	1209	64.0	18.8	74.3
2014	1133	73.0	15.5	77.6
2015	1088	72.0	15.1	75.8
2016	1046	72.0	14.5	77.9
2017	1018	70.0	14.5	77.1
2018	1076	66.0	16.3	78.7
2019	1159	67.0	17.2	79.4
2020	1200	77.0	15.5	69.9
2021	966	61.0	15.8	70.8
2022	1093	59.0	18.5	75.7
2023	1146	59.8	19.1	59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Deltona Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$810 (10.4%)	$6,954 (89.6%)	$7,764
2019	$765 (10.4%)	$6,625 (89.6%)	$7,390
2020	$845 (10.5%)	$7,178 (89.5%)	$8,022
2021	$1,100 (12.9%)	$7,442 (87.1%)	$8,544
2022	$1,469 (17.8%)	$6,805 (82.3%)	$8,273
2023	$1,683 (19.1%)	$7,150 (81.0%)	$8,832

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deltona Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 689^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 897^th of 1177 Middle schools	13.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Deltona Middle School)	46	41	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	50	48	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Deltona Middle School)	40	37	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	48	44	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Deltona Middle School)	46	31	15%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	47	41	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Deltona Middle School)	52	37	15%
7th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	47	38	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Deltona Middle School)	44	39	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	50	44	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Deltona Middle School)	18	16	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	29	26	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Deltona Middle School)	52	33	19%
8th Grade Science (Volusia)	57	47	10%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Deltona Middle School)	59	52	7%
End of Course Civics (Volusia)	68	65	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Deltona Middle School)	68	62	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Volusia)	55	42	13%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Deltona Middle School)	100	88	12%
End of Course Geometry (Volusia)	55	40	15%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1159	1146	1.1%
African American	146	150	2.7%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	19	14	26.3%
Hispanic	496	538	8.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	458	396	13.5%
Two or More Races	39	45	15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.4%	59.6%	19.8%

Schools Near Deltona Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Deltona Middle School	Public	6-8	250 Enterprise Rd	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 860-3350	1,146	60	19.1	59.6%	396 (34.6%)	150 (13.1%)	538 (46.9%)	14 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (3.9%)	40.6	713^th of 1196 public middle schools	40.4%		25.9	897^th of 1177 public middle schools	23.8%	184	50.0	48.0	37.0	41.0	58.0	31.0	42.0	63.0	85.0		63.0	$8,832	$1,683	$7,150
Galaxy Middle School	Public	6-8	2400 Eustace Ave	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7070	1,056	54	19.5	59.6%	359 (34.0%)	158 (15.0%)	474 (44.9%)	12 (1.1%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	47 (4.5%)	32.5	833^rd of 1196 public middle schools	30.4%		28.3	861^st of 1177 public middle schools	26.8%	28	41.0	40.0	36.0	44.0	45.0	31.0	41.0	73.0	90.0		63.0	$8,773	$1,726	$7,047
River Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	900 W Ohio Ave	Orange City	32763	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 456-5346	1,249	59	21.1	49.5%	717 (57.4%)	128 (10.2%)	320 (25.6%)	25 (2.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	55 (4.4%)	38.8	733^rd of 1196 public middle schools	38.7%		43.6	655^th of 1177 public middle schools	44.4%	78	43.0	36.0	44.0	48.0	41.0	49.0	49.0	61.0	77.0		63.0	$8,388	$999	$7,389
Sanford Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1700 S French Ave	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-6150	1,372	76	18.0	46.7%	405 (29.5%)	264 (19.2%)	313 (22.8%)	315 (23.0%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	67 (4.9%)	69	341^st of 1196 public middle schools	71.5%		70.1	324^th of 1177 public middle schools	72.5%	17	64.0	61.0	54.0	65.0	76.0	35.0	56.0	83.0	99.0	100.0	72.0	$8,723	$790	$7,932
Heritage Middle School	Public	6-8	1001 Parnell Ct	Deltona	32738	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 860-3391	993	51	19.4	60.6%	382 (38.5%)	154 (15.5%)	406 (40.9%)	10 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	36 (3.6%)	35.9	783^rd of 1196 public middle schools	34.5%		34.5	783^rd of 1177 public middle schools	33.5%		44.0	43.0	35.0	42.0	46.0	29.0	50.0	97.0	97.0		69.0	$9,406	$1,285	$8,121
Millennium Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2330 E Sr 46	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-6550	1,347	74	18.1	70.4%	356 (26.4%)	422 (31.3%)	470 (34.9%)	26 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	69 (5.1%)	40.8	712^th of 1196 public middle schools	40.5%		44.2	645^th of 1177 public middle schools	45.2%	67	41.0	42.0	41.0	42.0	61.0	29.0	45.0	48.0	69.0		58.0	$9,963	$1,451	$8,511
Deland Middle School	Public	6-8	1400 Aquarius Ave	Deland	32724	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 822-6580	1,074	56	19.1	61.3%	506 (47.1%)	148 (13.8%)	352 (32.8%)	20 (1.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.2%)	30.1	865^th of 1196 public middle schools	27.7%		27.1	883^rd of 1177 public middle schools	25.0%	18	42.0	37.0	37.0	39.0	45.0	25.0	39.0	74.0	84.0		62.0	$9,297	$2,002	$7,295
Southwestern Middle School	Public	6-8	605 W New Hampshire Ave	Deland	32720	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 822-6700	697	39	17.8	62.6%	308 (44.2%)	174 (25.0%)	162 (23.2%)	15 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	35 (5.0%)	54.4	524^th of 1196 public middle schools	56.2%		53	524^th of 1177 public middle schools	55.5%		51.0	39.0	54.0	58.0	42.0	75.0	62.0	83.0	73.0		68.0	$10,966	$1,807	$9,159
Markham Woods Middle School	Public	6-8	6003 Markham Woods Rd	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 871-1750	961	50	19.3	51.1%	376 (39.1%)	227 (23.6%)	258 (26.8%)	49 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (5.1%)	58.4	466^th of 1196 public middle schools	61.0%		57.5	463^rd of 1177 public middle schools	60.7%	3	59.0	54.0	51.0	55.0	63.0	25.0	54.0	86.0	97.0		61.0	$9,617	$985	$8,632
Greenwood Lakes Middle School	Public	6-8	601 Lake Park Dr	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 320-7650	1,000	47	21.3	62.9%	392 (39.2%)	184 (18.4%)	351 (35.1%)	24 (2.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	45 (4.5%)	49.8	597^th of 1196 public middle schools	50.1%		46.4	614^th of 1177 public middle schools	47.8%	17	48.0	53.0	46.0	38.0	64.0	30.0	52.0	71.0	81.0		78.0	$8,110	$1,160	$6,949

Frequently Asked Questions about Deltona Middle School

What high school do graduates of Deltona Middle School attend?

Students who attend Deltona Middle School usually go on to attend University High School

What district is Deltona Middle School in?

Volusia

Is Deltona Middle School a good school?

Deltona Middle School ranks 713^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Deltona Middle School?

Students at Deltona Middle School are 47% Hispanic, 35% White, 13% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Deltona Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,146 students attended Deltona Middle School.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.