Galaxy Middle School

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Galaxy Middle School ranks 833 rd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Galaxy Middle School is a public middle school located in Deltona, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,056 students. The school is part of the Volusia County School District, which is ranked 36 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, Galaxy Middle School has a more diverse student population with a higher percentage of Hispanic (44.89%) and African American (14.96%) students. However, the school also faces significant challenges, including a higher chronic absenteeism rate (33.6%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 26.0% to 35.1%. Additionally, Galaxy Middle School's test scores are generally lower than the Volusia County and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in FAST English Language Arts and Math for grades 6-8 falling below the district and state averages.

The higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (59.56%) at Galaxy Middle School, compared to the nearby schools' range of 38.71% to 62.9%, may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance. Additionally, Galaxy Middle School's spending per student ($8,773) is lower than the spending at some of the nearby schools, which range from $8,388 to $10,966 per student. These factors suggest that the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the specific challenges faced by the student population and improve overall academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2400 Eustace Ave
Deltona, FL 32725

(386) 789-7070

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
833^rd of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,773

Students who attend Galaxy Middle School usually attend:

High:

Deltona High School

Feeder schools for Galaxy Middle School:

Elementary:	Deltona Lakes Elementary School
	Friendship Elementary School
	Timbercrest Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 1,056

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

44.9%

White:

34.0%

African American:

15.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Galaxy Middle School ranks worse than 69.6% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 10^th among 12 ranked middle schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.46. (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 Galaxy Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.9%), White (34%), African American (15%). (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 Galaxy Middle School is 19.5. 9 middle schools in the Volusia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Galaxy Middle School employs 54 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Galaxy Middle School is $8,773. 10 middle schools in the Volusia School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Galaxy Middle School 833^rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Galaxy 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 Galaxy Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	57.87	264^th	593	55.5%
2005	55.00	294^th	602	51.2%
2006	50.85	348^th	675	48.4%
2007	46.83	418^th	736	43.2%
2008	44.12	447^th	740	39.6%
2009	43.72	485^th	780	37.8%
2010	47.54	484^th	839	42.3%
2011	51.00	476^th	891	46.6%
2012	42.71	534^th	897	40.5%
2013	39.37	600^th	956	37.2%
2014	45.37	550^th	999	44.9%
2016	48.01	517^th	997	48.1%
2017	44.45	569^th	1031	44.8%
2018	42.38	601^st	1035	41.9%
2019	41.47	660^th	1099	39.9%
2021	33.39	756^th	1136	33.5%
2022	30.26	813^th	1148	29.2%
2023	28.34	861^st	1177	26.8%
2024	32.46	833^rd	1196	30.4%

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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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by a student
Tuesday, October 12, 2010

It is true this school has its problems, but its a good school, and you will get the education you need, as long as you do your part, you will like galaxy. Its also improved alot since last year, so this is a middle school thats good for your kid(S).

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Enrollment information for Galaxy Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	881	50	7	87	1	n/a	n/a	0	1026
1992	991	78	7	177	1	n/a	n/a	0	1254
1993	1170	86	12	218	3	n/a	n/a	0	1489
1994	1293	111	6	202	3	n/a	n/a	0	1615
1995	1432	147	13	259	3	n/a	n/a	0	1854
1996	1432	147	13	259	3	n/a	n/a	0	1854
1997	1498	168	16	280	5	n/a	n/a	0	1967
1998	1457	147	14	312	4	n/a	n/a	0	1934
1999	1449	162	16	319	4	n/a	n/a	0	1950
2000	1044	149	15	256	3	n/a	n/a	0	1467
2001	1066	168	15	290	3	n/a	n/a	0	1542
2002	1134	160	14	352	3	n/a	n/a	0	1663
2003	1134	160	14	352	3	n/a	n/a	0	1663
2004	1152	157	17	439	5	n/a	n/a	0	1770
2005	1148	177	22	503	4	n/a	n/a	0	1854
2006	1055	182	22	546	6	n/a	n/a	0	1811
2007	929	197	20	553	4	n/a	n/a	108	1811
2008	846	218	14	573	7	n/a	n/a	112	1770
2009	593	143	15	401	0	n/a	n/a	89	1241
2010	548	140	6	375	1	n/a	n/a	81	1151
2011	510	130	7	410	2	0	68	0	1127
2012	472	140	9	403	1	0	49	0	1074
2013	477	148	14	423	3	1	39	0	1105
2014	478	150	15	379	2	1	32	0	1057
2015	463	135	13	406	3	1	34	0	1055
2016	440	124	9	397	1	0	36	0	1007
2017	427	119	14	382	2	0	40	0	984
2018	447	135	10	408	5	1	35	0	1041
2019	424	137	11	421	4	2	36	0	1035
2020	403	153	5	466	4	2	43	0	1076
2021	304	123	10	398	4	4	28	0	871
2022	370	146	10	470	3	2	46	0	1047
2023	359	158	12	474	3	3	47	0	1056

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 Galaxy Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1026	54.0	19.0	16.7
1992	1254	62.0	20.2	18
1993	1489	73.0	20.4	23
1994	1615	82.0	19.7	24.1
1995	1854	94.0	19.7	25.5
1996	1854	94.0	19.7	25.5
1997	1967	101.0	19.5	26.9
1998	1934	102.0	19.0	25.9
1999	1950	103.0	18.9	33.2
2000	1467	77.0	19.1	36.3
2001	1542	82.0	18.8	39.1
2002	1663	87.0	19.1	45.2
2003	1663	87.0	19.1	45.2
2004	1770	91.0	19.5	46.7
2005	1854	90.0	20.6	47.7
2006	1811	97.0	18.7	45.5
2007	1811	102.0	17.8	51.2
2008	1770	103.0	17.2	51.9
2009	1241	78.7	17.5	59.1
2010	1151	64.5	17.8	67.9
2011	1127	63.0	17.8	65.4
2012	1074	63.5	16.9	65.9
2013	1105	58.0	19.0	67.6
2014	1057	65.0	16.2	69.9
2015	1055	66.0	15.9	71.4
2016	1007	70.0	14.3	73.6
2017	984	67.0	14.6	74.9
2018	1041	58.0	17.9	77.3
2019	1035	62.0	16.6	74.1
2020	1076	61.0	17.6	66.2
2021	871	53.0	16.4	65.9
2022	1047	54.5	19.2	71.7
2023	1056	54.0	19.5	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 Galaxy Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1026	54.0	19.0	16.7
1992	1254	62.0	20.2	18
1993	1489	73.0	20.4	23
1994	1615	82.0	19.7	24.1
1995	1854	94.0	19.7	25.5
1996	1854	94.0	19.7	25.5
1997	1967	101.0	19.5	26.9
1998	1934	102.0	19.0	25.9
1999	1950	103.0	18.9	33.2
2000	1467	77.0	19.1	36.3
2001	1542	82.0	18.8	39.1
2002	1663	87.0	19.1	45.2
2003	1663	87.0	19.1	45.2
2004	1770	91.0	19.5	46.7
2005	1854	90.0	20.6	47.7
2006	1811	97.0	18.7	45.5
2007	1811	102.0	17.8	51.2
2008	1770	103.0	17.2	51.9
2009	1241	78.7	17.5	59.1
2010	1151	64.5	17.8	67.9
2011	1127	63.0	17.8	65.4
2012	1074	63.5	16.9	65.9
2013	1105	58.0	19.0	67.6
2014	1057	65.0	16.2	69.9
2015	1055	66.0	15.9	71.4
2016	1007	70.0	14.3	73.6
2017	984	67.0	14.6	74.9
2018	1041	58.0	17.9	77.3
2019	1035	62.0	16.6	74.1
2020	1076	61.0	17.6	66.2
2021	871	53.0	16.4	65.9
2022	1047	54.5	19.2	71.7
2023	1056	54.0	19.5	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 Galaxy Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$639 (9.4%)	$6,125 (90.6%)	$6,764
2019	$748 (10.1%)	$6,634 (89.9%)	$7,382
2020	$688 (9.6%)	$6,492 (90.4%)	$7,179
2021	$644 (8.4%)	$6,989 (91.6%)	$7,632
2022	$1,406 (18.4%)	$6,222 (81.6%)	$7,628
2023	$1,726 (19.7%)	$7,047 (80.3%)	$8,773

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Galaxy Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 660^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 861^st of 1177 Middle schools	13.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Galaxy Middle School)	43	36	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	50	48	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Galaxy Middle School)	53	34	19%
6th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	48	44	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Galaxy Middle School)	49	39	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	47	41	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Galaxy Middle School)	42	25	17%
7th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	47	38	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Galaxy Middle School)	46	39	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	50	44	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Galaxy Middle School)	21	13	8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	29	26	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Galaxy Middle School)	56	39	17%
8th Grade Science (Volusia)	57	47	10%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Galaxy Middle School)	74	60	14%
End of Course Civics (Volusia)	68	65	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Galaxy Middle School)	82	55	27%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Volusia)	55	42	13%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Galaxy Middle School)	90	52	38%
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	1035	1056	2%
African American	137	158	15.3%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	11	12	9.1%
Hispanic	421	474	12.6%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	424	359	15.3%
Two or More Races	36	47	30.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.1%	59.6%	14.5%

Schools Near Galaxy 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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Galaxy Middle School

How many students attend Galaxy Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,056 students attended Galaxy Middle School.

What district is Galaxy Middle School in?

Volusia

Is Galaxy Middle School a good school?

Galaxy Middle School ranks 833^rd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Galaxy Middle School?

Students at Galaxy Middle School are 45% Hispanic, 34% White, 15% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Galaxy Middle School attend?

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

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