Deland Middle School

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Deland Middle School ranks 865 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Deland Middle School is a public middle school in Deland, Florida, serving 1,074 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Volusia District, which is ranked 36 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Deland Middle School consistently outperforms the Volusia District and the state of Florida in several key test score metrics, including End-of-Course (EOC) Algebra 1 and Geometry exams, Statewide Science/Science for 8th Grade, and FAST/Math for 7th Grade. However, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 32.9% to 37.5% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools. Additionally, Deland Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.27% to 67.34%, and a higher spending per student, ranging from $7,995 to $9,297, compared to the nearby schools.

When comparing Deland Middle School to the nearby schools, Creekside Middle School and Southwestern Middle School consistently outperform Deland Middle School in test scores, particularly in EOC exams and Statewide Science/Science for 8th Grade. The schools in the Seminole District, such as Greenwood Lakes Middle School, Millennium Middle School, and Markham Woods Middle School, also generally have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to Deland Middle School, despite serving a more diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1400 Aquarius Ave
Deland, FL 32724

(386) 822-6580

District: Volusia

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,297

Students who attend Deland Middle School usually attend:

High:

Deland High School

Feeder schools for Deland Middle School:

Elementary:	Blue Lake Elementary School
	Freedom Elementary School
	George W. Marks Elementary School
	Volusia Pines Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 1,074

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.1%

Hispanic:

32.8%

African American:

13.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Deland Middle School ranks worse than 72.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 11^th among 12 ranked middle schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.08. (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 Student population at Deland Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.1%), Hispanic (32.8%), African American (13.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare Deland Middle School employs 56 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deland Middle School is $9,297, which is the 6^th highest among 12 middle schools in the Volusia School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Deland Middle School 865^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Deland 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 Deland Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	58.61	256^th	593	56.8%
2005	51.75	315^th	602	47.7%
2006	57.96	293^rd	675	56.6%
2007	54.33	361^st	736	51.0%
2008	53.08	379^th	740	48.8%
2009	50.01	424^th	780	45.6%
2010	44.89	512^th	839	39.0%
2011	45.23	539^th	891	39.5%
2012	45.96	503^rd	897	43.9%
2013	43.05	567^th	956	40.7%
2014	42.96	576^th	999	42.3%
2016	40.79	581^st	997	41.7%
2017	39.47	628^th	1031	39.1%
2018	36.53	662^nd	1035	36.0%
2019	34.81	743^rd	1099	32.4%
2021	36.59	727^th	1136	36.0%
2022	28.86	836^th	1148	27.2%
2023	27.07	883^rd	1177	25.0%
2024	30.08	865^th	1196	27.7%

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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 Deland Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1000	230	4	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	1261
1989	1051	199	13	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	1293
1990	1082	200	7	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	1313
1991	1157	219	14	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	1418
1992	1172	216	9	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	1431
1993	1239	215	6	43	3	n/a	n/a	0	1506
1994	1249	221	9	54	2	n/a	n/a	0	1535
1995	1244	220	12	67	3	n/a	n/a	0	1546
1996	1244	220	12	67	3	n/a	n/a	0	1546
1997	1278	213	11	86	3	n/a	n/a	0	1591
1998	1293	220	16	87	4	n/a	n/a	0	1620
1999	1211	253	14	103	4	n/a	n/a	0	1585
2000	1211	232	11	98	3	n/a	n/a	0	1555
2001	1200	212	9	120	5	n/a	n/a	0	1546
2002	1119	205	7	146	4	n/a	n/a	0	1481
2003	1119	205	7	146	4	n/a	n/a	0	1481
2004	1141	208	12	187	1	n/a	n/a	0	1549
2005	1183	211	14	241	1	n/a	n/a	0	1650
2006	1191	223	13	238	1	n/a	n/a	0	1666
2007	1154	203	18	250	2	n/a	n/a	49	1676
2008	1066	213	19	229	2	n/a	n/a	61	1590
2009	757	187	14	179	0	n/a	n/a	39	1176
2010	721	168	13	196	3	n/a	n/a	38	1139
2011	723	169	12	185	3	0	38	0	1130
2012	679	152	17	200	0	0	46	0	1094
2013	662	126	12	233	0	0	34	0	1067
2014	649	129	22	262	0	2	30	0	1094
2015	613	136	22	264	2	1	32	0	1070
2016	566	116	25	272	3	0	24	0	1006
2017	608	116	18	287	3	0	34	0	1066
2018	595	131	19	331	5	2	27	0	1110
2019	616	148	20	360	4	2	29	0	1179
2020	603	172	23	353	5	2	40	0	1198
2021	451	133	21	300	2	0	27	0	934
2022	520	147	25	346	5	1	43	0	1087
2023	506	148	20	352	3	0	45	0	1074

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 Deland Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1261	60.0	21.0	15.5
1989	1293	76.0	17.0	25.8
1990	1313	83.0	15.8	25
1991	1418	84.0	16.8	26.3
1992	1431	82.0	17.4	24.7
1993	1506	82.0	18.4	26.6
1994	1535	86.0	17.8	27.8
1995	1546	95.0	16.3	32.5
1996	1546	95.0	16.3	32.5
1997	1591	93.0	17.1	32.9
1998	1620	98.0	16.5	32.9
1999	1585	99.0	16.0	41.8
2000	1555	99.0	15.7	43.6
2001	1546	102.0	15.2	44.3
2002	1481	92.0	16.1	44.5
2003	1481	92.0	16.1	44.5
2004	1549	96.0	16.1	46.6
2005	1650	94.0	17.6	45.2
2006	1666	93.0	17.9	45.8
2007	1676	100.0	16.8	46.8
2008	1590	97.5	16.3	47
2009	1176	76.5	17.0	47.8
2010	1139	69.0	16.5	51.4
2011	1130	66.5	16.9	55.3
2012	1094	67.0	16.3	58
2013	1067	63.0	16.9	61
2014	1094	67.0	16.3	63.8
2015	1070	68.0	15.7	64.2
2016	1006	67.0	15.0	68
2017	1066	66.0	16.1	67.8
2018	1110	70.0	15.8	69.6
2019	1179	69.0	17.0	65
2020	1198	68.0	17.6	63.9
2021	934	56.0	16.6	66
2022	1087	59.0	18.4	67.3
2023	1074	56.0	19.1	61.3

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 Deland Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1261	60.0	21.0	15.5
1989	1293	76.0	17.0	25.8
1990	1313	83.0	15.8	25
1991	1418	84.0	16.8	26.3
1992	1431	82.0	17.4	24.7
1993	1506	82.0	18.4	26.6
1994	1535	86.0	17.8	27.8
1995	1546	95.0	16.3	32.5
1996	1546	95.0	16.3	32.5
1997	1591	93.0	17.1	32.9
1998	1620	98.0	16.5	32.9
1999	1585	99.0	16.0	41.8
2000	1555	99.0	15.7	43.6
2001	1546	102.0	15.2	44.3
2002	1481	92.0	16.1	44.5
2003	1481	92.0	16.1	44.5
2004	1549	96.0	16.1	46.6
2005	1650	94.0	17.6	45.2
2006	1666	93.0	17.9	45.8
2007	1676	100.0	16.8	46.8
2008	1590	97.5	16.3	47
2009	1176	76.5	17.0	47.8
2010	1139	69.0	16.5	51.4
2011	1130	66.5	16.9	55.3
2012	1094	67.0	16.3	58
2013	1067	63.0	16.9	61
2014	1094	67.0	16.3	63.8
2015	1070	68.0	15.7	64.2
2016	1006	67.0	15.0	68
2017	1066	66.0	16.1	67.8
2018	1110	70.0	15.8	69.6
2019	1179	69.0	17.0	65
2020	1198	68.0	17.6	63.9
2021	934	56.0	16.6	66
2022	1087	59.0	18.4	67.3
2023	1074	56.0	19.1	61.3

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 Deland Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$684 (9.5%)	$6,490 (90.5%)	$7,174
2019	$631 (8.6%)	$6,714 (91.4%)	$7,345
2020	$411 (5.9%)	$6,572 (94.1%)	$6,983
2021	$650 (8.1%)	$7,346 (91.9%)	$7,995
2022	$1,679 (20.0%)	$6,722 (80.0%)	$8,401
2023	$2,002 (21.5%)	$7,295 (78.5%)	$9,297

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deland Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 743^rd of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 883^rd of 1177 Middle schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Deland Middle School)	46	40	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	50	48	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Deland Middle School)	51	31	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	48	44	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Deland Middle School)	39	34	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	47	41	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Deland Middle School)	28	28
7th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	47	38	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Deland Middle School)	44	37	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	50	44	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Deland Middle School)	20	22	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	29	26	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Deland Middle School)	50	40	10%
8th Grade Science (Volusia)	57	47	10%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Deland Middle School)	55	58	3%
End of Course Civics (Volusia)	68	65	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Deland Middle School)	68	63	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Volusia)	55	42	13%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Deland Middle School)	94	76	18%
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	1179	1074	8.9%
African American	148	148
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	20	20
Hispanic	360	352	2.2%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	616	506	17.9%
Two or More Races	29	45	55.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65%	61.3%	3.7%

Schools Near Deland 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Deland Middle School

How many students attend Deland Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,074 students attended Deland Middle School.

Is Deland Middle School a good school?

Deland Middle School ranks 865^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Deland Middle School attend?

Students who attend Deland Middle School usually go on to attend Deland High School

What is the racial makeup of Deland Middle School?

Students at Deland Middle School are 47% White, 33% Hispanic, 14% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Deland Middle School in?

Volusia

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