Silver Sands Middle School

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Silver Sands Middle School ranks 528 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Silver Sands Middle School is a public middle school in Port Orange, Florida, serving 1,165 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Volusia District, which is ranked 36 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key strengths of Silver Sands Middle School is its consistent academic performance, outpacing the Volusia District and the state of Florida in various assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 91% of Silver Sands students were proficient or better in EOC/Algebra 1, compared to 67% for Volusia and 55% for Florida. The school also had a 97% proficiency rate in EOC/Geometry, significantly higher than the Volusia (47%) and Florida (53%) averages. Additionally, Silver Sands Middle School has a more racially diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Ormond Beach Middle School and New Smyrna Beach Middle School.

While Silver Sands Middle School has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 38.3% in the 2022-2023 school year, this rate is still lower than some nearby schools, such as Campbell Middle School (37.7%) and Southwestern Middle School (35.1%). Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 54.42% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than schools like Creekside Middle School (38.71%) but lower than Campbell Middle School (79.88%).

Detail:

Public 6-8

1300 Herbert St
Port Orange, FL 32129

(386) 322-7550

District: Volusia

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,358

Feeder schools for Silver Sands Middle School:

Elementary:	Horizon Elementary School
	Port Orange Elementary School
	R. J. Longstreet Elementary School
	Sugar Mill Elementary School
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	Sweetwater Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 1,165

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.9%

African American:

16.5%

Hispanic:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Silver Sands Middle School ranks better than 55.9% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 12 ranked middle schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.25. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Racial makeup is: White (63.9%), African American (16.5%), Hispanic (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Silver Sands Middle School is 18.4, which is the 5^th best among 12 middle schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Silver Sands Middle School employs 63 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Silver Sands Middle School is $9,358, which is the 5^th highest among 12 middle schools in the Volusia School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Silver Sands Middle School 528^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Silver Sands 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 Silver Sands Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	66.12	195^th	593	67.1%
2005	59.94	249^th	602	58.6%
2006	65.03	229^th	675	66.1%
2007	68.46	235^th	736	68.1%
2008	67.29	250^th	740	66.2%
2009	69.84	243^rd	780	68.8%
2010	61.32	340^th	839	59.5%
2011	67.08	300^th	891	66.3%
2012	64.87	311^th	897	65.3%
2013	67.06	304^th	956	68.2%
2014	63.21	350^th	999	65.0%
2016	64.93	321^st	997	67.8%
2017	63.31	348^th	1031	66.2%
2018	62.69	367^th	1035	64.5%
2019	61.23	396^th	1099	64.0%
2021	54.20	496^th	1136	56.3%
2022	56.39	467^th	1148	59.3%
2023	50.25	559^th	1177	52.5%
2024	54.25	528^th	1196	55.9%

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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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Enrollment information for Silver Sands Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1150	193	8	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	1370
1989	1237	210	16	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	1491
1990	1178	169	15	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	1381
1991	1336	237	12	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	1603
1992	1363	233	15	21	3	n/a	n/a	0	1635
1993	1436	241	13	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	1715
1994	1496	219	10	20	5	n/a	n/a	0	1750
1995	1492	184	6	23	6	n/a	n/a	0	1711
1996	1492	184	6	23	6	n/a	n/a	0	1711
1997	1616	193	12	29	4	n/a	n/a	0	1854
1998	1613	218	11	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	1873
1999	1638	193	9	35	4	n/a	n/a	0	1879
2000	1662	185	20	33	5	n/a	n/a	0	1905
2001	1737	186	29	37	4	n/a	n/a	0	1993
2002	1111	185	18	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	1357
2003	1111	185	18	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	1357
2004	1126	181	23	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	1377
2005	1064	174	23	47	2	n/a	n/a	0	1310
2006	1084	134	23	50	3	n/a	n/a	0	1294
2007	1007	126	21	57	3	n/a	n/a	32	1246
2008	1035	112	25	75	3	n/a	n/a	36	1286
2009	1007	119	32	71	1	n/a	n/a	37	1267
2010	991	117	32	80	4	n/a	n/a	43	1267
2011	988	124	42	95	6	0	45	0	1300
2012	905	92	37	84	10	1	34	0	1163
2013	903	111	39	98	6	2	37	0	1196
2014	835	117	40	87	6	0	50	0	1135
2015	818	136	48	96	6	0	58	0	1162
2016	818	145	40	95	5	1	66	0	1170
2017	841	125	32	104	2	2	57	0	1163
2018	833	139	35	95	5	1	63	0	1171
2019	869	165	34	81	5	0	61	0	1215
2020	900	185	48	104	4	1	79	0	1321
2021	746	161	34	108	2	1	60	0	1112
2022	802	205	41	124	1	2	71	0	1246
2023	745	192	40	114	1	2	71	0	1165

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Silver Sands Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1370	66.0	20.7	14.1
1989	1491	67.0	22.2	11.6
1990	1381	74.0	18.6	13.8
1991	1603	81.0	19.7	20.4
1992	1635	86.0	19.0	19.8
1993	1715	86.0	19.9	20.1
1994	1750	91.0	19.2	24.5
1995	1711	99.0	17.3	19.5
1996	1711	99.0	17.3	19.5
1997	1854	97.0	19.1	22.6
1998	1873	106.0	17.7	23.7
1999	1879	105.0	17.9	29.8
2000	1905	101.0	18.9	25.3
2001	1993	107.0	18.6	26
2002	1357	73.0	18.6	31.8
2003	1357	73.0	18.6	31.8
2004	1377	73.0	18.9	30.6
2005	1310	70.0	18.7	29.5
2006	1294	71.0	18.2	33.5
2007	1246	73.0	17.1	31.1
2008	1286	72.5	17.7	34.2
2009	1267	76.5	18.4	36.7
2010	1267	67.5	18.7	40.9
2011	1300	75.0	17.3	45.7
2012	1163	70.0	16.6	45
2013	1196	64.0	18.6	47.7
2014	1135	63.0	18.0	56.4
2015	1162	67.0	17.3	56.8
2016	1170	70.0	16.7	59.1
2017	1163	69.0	16.8	57.4
2018	1171	68.0	17.2	59.1
2019	1215	69.0	17.6	58.9
2020	1321	75.5	17.4	58.7
2021	1112	65.5	16.9	64.2
2022	1246	66.5	18.7	64.2
2023	1165	63.0	18.4	54.4

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 Silver Sands Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1370	66.0	20.7	14.1
1989	1491	67.0	22.2	11.6
1990	1381	74.0	18.6	13.8
1991	1603	81.0	19.7	20.4
1992	1635	86.0	19.0	19.8
1993	1715	86.0	19.9	20.1
1994	1750	91.0	19.2	24.5
1995	1711	99.0	17.3	19.5
1996	1711	99.0	17.3	19.5
1997	1854	97.0	19.1	22.6
1998	1873	106.0	17.7	23.7
1999	1879	105.0	17.9	29.8
2000	1905	101.0	18.9	25.3
2001	1993	107.0	18.6	26
2002	1357	73.0	18.6	31.8
2003	1357	73.0	18.6	31.8
2004	1377	73.0	18.9	30.6
2005	1310	70.0	18.7	29.5
2006	1294	71.0	18.2	33.5
2007	1246	73.0	17.1	31.1
2008	1286	72.5	17.7	34.2
2009	1267	76.5	18.4	36.7
2010	1267	67.5	18.7	40.9
2011	1300	75.0	17.3	45.7
2012	1163	70.0	16.6	45
2013	1196	64.0	18.6	47.7
2014	1135	63.0	18.0	56.4
2015	1162	67.0	17.3	56.8
2016	1170	70.0	16.7	59.1
2017	1163	69.0	16.8	57.4
2018	1171	68.0	17.2	59.1
2019	1215	69.0	17.6	58.9
2020	1321	75.5	17.4	58.7
2021	1112	65.5	16.9	64.2
2022	1246	66.5	18.7	64.2
2023	1165	63.0	18.4	54.4

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 Silver Sands Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$278 (4.1%)	$6,514 (95.9%)	$6,792
2019	$367 (5.2%)	$6,649 (94.8%)	$7,016
2020	$261 (3.7%)	$6,818 (96.3%)	$7,078
2021	$698 (8.9%)	$7,106 (91.1%)	$7,804
2022	$1,450 (18.1%)	$6,555 (81.9%)	$8,003
2023	$1,439 (15.4%)	$7,918 (84.6%)	$9,358

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Silver Sands Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 396^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 559^th of 1177 Middle schools	11.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Silver Sands Middle School)	56	56
6th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	50	48	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Silver Sands Middle School)	58	51	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	48	44	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Silver Sands Middle School)	54	49	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	47	41	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Silver Sands Middle School)	63	47	16%
7th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	47	38	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Silver Sands Middle School)	60	50	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	50	44	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Silver Sands Middle School)	45	32	13%
8th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	29	26	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Silver Sands Middle School)	63	59	4%
8th Grade Science (Volusia)	57	47	10%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Silver Sands Middle School)	79	69	10%
End of Course Civics (Volusia)	68	65	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Silver Sands Middle School)	96	92	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Volusia)	55	42	13%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Silver Sands Middle School)	100	97	3%
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	1215	1165	4.1%
African American	165	192	16.4%
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	34	40	17.6%
Hispanic	81	114	40.7%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	869	745	14.3%
Two or More Races	61	71	16.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.9%	54.4%	4.5%

Schools Near Silver Sands 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Silver Sands Middle School	Public	6-8	1300 Herbert St	Port Orange	32129	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 322-7550	1,165	63	18.4	54.4%	745 (63.9%)	192 (16.5%)	114 (9.8%)	40 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	71 (6.1%)	54.2	528^th of 1196 public middle schools	55.9%		50.3	559^th of 1177 public middle schools	52.5%	31	55.0	54.0	51.0	49.0	53.0	37.0	61.0	91.0	97.0	70.0	$9,358	$1,439	$7,918
Campbell Middle School	Public	6-8	625 S Keech St	Daytona Beach	32114	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 239-6250	855	41	20.8	79.9%	149 (17.4%)	550 (64.3%)	86 (10.1%)	6 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (7.1%)	22.6	962^nd of 1196 public middle schools	19.6%		15	1041^st of 1177 public middle schools	11.6%	79	28.0	28.0	26.0	38.0	41.0	45.0	28.0	83.0	92.0	41.0	$10,516	$2,200	$8,315
Creekside Middle School	Public	6-8	6801 Airport Rd	Port Orange	32128	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 304-5500	1,222	64	19.2	38.7%	907 (74.2%)	88 (7.2%)	119 (9.7%)	51 (4.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	53 (4.3%)	74.1	279^th of 1196 public middle schools	76.7%		75.4	249^th of 1177 public middle schools	78.8%	30	60.0	61.0	69.0	66.0	61.0	69.0	71.0	99.0	100.0	82.0	$8,900	$1,617	$7,283
David C. Hinson Senior Middle School	Public	6-8	1860 N Clyde Morris Blvd	Daytona Beach	32117	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 274-6408	950	52	18.2	52.4%	543 (57.2%)	205 (21.6%)	94 (9.9%)	51 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (5.8%)	50.7	575^th of 1196 public middle schools	51.9%		51.9	540^th of 1177 public middle schools	54.1%	35	49.0	48.0	52.0	53.0	51.0	36.0	57.0	94.0	93.0	70.0	$8,893	$1,546	$7,347
New Smyrna Beach Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 S Myrtle Ave	New Smyrna Beach	32168	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 426-7450	1,037	64	16.2	53.4%	828 (79.8%)	80 (7.7%)	54 (5.2%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	65 (6.3%)	50.3	586^th of 1196 public middle schools	51.0%		46.6	610^th of 1177 public middle schools	48.2%	24	48.0	50.0	49.0	51.0	47.0	42.0	60.0	79.0	64.0	71.0	$9,700	$1,411	$8,291
Ormond Beach Middle School	Public	6-8	151 Domicilio Ave	Ormond Beach	32174	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 676-1250	990	57	17.3	48.0%	713 (72.0%)	127 (12.8%)	64 (6.5%)	18 (1.8%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	63 (6.4%)	65.1	384^th of 1196 public middle schools	67.9%		60.1	433^rd of 1177 public middle schools	63.2%	49	66.0	59.0	55.0	60.0	63.0	45.0	55.0	85.0	100.0	76.0	$8,965	$1,454	$7,511
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
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
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

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Silver Sands Middle School ranks 528^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Silver Sands Middle School?

Students at Silver Sands Middle School are 64% White, 16% African American, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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Volusia

How many students attend Silver Sands Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,165 students attended Silver Sands Middle School.

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