Heritage Middle School

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Heritage Middle School ranks 783 rd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Heritage Middle School is a public middle school located in Deltona, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 993. The school is part of the Volusia school district, which is ranked 36 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Heritage Middle School stands out for its strong performance on advanced math exams, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the Volusia district and the state of Florida on End-of-Course (EOC) exams in Algebra 1 (97% proficient vs. 67% Volusia, 55% Florida) and Geometry (97% proficient vs. 47% Volusia, 53% Florida). However, the school faces challenges with higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state and district averages, ranging from 23.8% to 31.0% over the past few years. Additionally, Heritage Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.62% to 71.11% over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools, Heritage Middle School has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students. In contrast, schools like Creekside Middle School and River Springs Middle School have a higher percentage of White students. Despite its strong performance in advanced math, Heritage Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida middle schools, ranking between 729 and 795 out of over 1,100 schools in recent years, and maintains a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, while nearby schools like Sanford Middle School have higher rankings and 4-star ratings.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1001 Parnell Ct
Deltona, FL 32738

(407) 860-3391

District: Volusia

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,406

Students who attend Heritage Middle School usually attend:

High:

Pine Ridge High School

Feeder schools for Heritage Middle School:

Elementary:	Osteen Elementary School
	Sunrise Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 993

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.9%

White:

38.5%

African American:

15.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Heritage Middle School ranks worse than 65.5% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 9^th among 12 ranked middle schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.87. (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 Heritage Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.9%), White (38.5%), African American (15.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School is 19.4. 8 middle schools in the Volusia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Heritage Middle School employs 51 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heritage Middle School is $9,406, which is the 4^th highest among 12 middle schools in the Volusia School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Heritage Middle School 783^rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Heritage 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 Heritage Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	64.11	214^th	593	63.9%
2005	55.82	286^th	602	52.5%
2006	58.96	284^th	675	57.9%
2007	57.93	319^th	736	56.7%
2008	50.40	401^st	740	45.8%
2009	57.83	354^th	780	54.6%
2010	56.04	399^th	839	52.4%
2011	58.33	402^nd	891	54.9%
2012	50.91	453^rd	897	49.5%
2013	46.43	529^th	956	44.7%
2014	52.19	478^th	999	52.2%
2016	54.14	440^th	997	55.9%
2017	43.88	579^th	1031	43.8%
2018	45.03	579^th	1035	44.1%
2019	39.22	684^th	1099	37.8%
2021	36.44	729^th	1136	35.8%
2022	31.25	795^th	1148	30.7%
2023	34.53	783^rd	1177	33.5%
2024	35.87	783^rd	1196	34.5%

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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 Heritage Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	978	100	4	201	4	n/a	n/a	0	1287
2001	1040	108	6	218	3	n/a	n/a	0	1375
2002	991	112	13	275	3	n/a	n/a	0	1394
2003	991	112	13	275	3	n/a	n/a	0	1394
2004	962	134	14	294	3	n/a	n/a	0	1407
2005	952	135	9	356	2	n/a	n/a	0	1454
2006	900	143	10	369	2	n/a	n/a	0	1424
2007	858	144	12	390	4	n/a	n/a	70	1478
2008	812	131	15	405	5	n/a	n/a	70	1438
2009	695	153	12	390	5	n/a	n/a	59	1314
2010	643	143	9	417	4	n/a	n/a	45	1261
2011	625	140	7	403	3	1	38	0	1217
2012	628	146	9	398	2	1	37	0	1221
2013	615	154	7	362	1	0	34	0	1173
2014	629	151	7	389	1	0	30	0	1207
2015	600	144	6	407	2	1	34	0	1194
2016	564	143	6	403	1	2	32	0	1151
2017	548	173	10	432	1	5	32	0	1201
2018	555	148	9	418	3	6	23	0	1162
2019	526	141	8	396	2	5	21	0	1099
2020	505	138	8	384	1	4	32	0	1072
2021	381	129	6	321	1	5	34	0	877
2022	388	154	5	396	1	2	37	0	983
2023	382	154	10	406	1	4	36	0	993

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 Heritage Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	1287	69.0	18.7	31.6
2001	1375	80.0	17.2	36.4
2002	1394	83.0	16.8	42.2
2003	1394	83.0	16.8	42.2
2004	1407	82.0	17.2	46.6
2005	1454	83.0	17.5	41.7
2006	1424	78.0	18.3	46.8
2007	1478	84.0	17.6	48.8
2008	1438	90.5	15.9	51.7
2009	1314	79.8	18.3	56.4
2010	1261	71.0	17.7	62.1
2011	1217	63.0	19.3	62.7
2012	1221	74.5	16.3	63.1
2013	1173	65.0	18.0	64.3
2014	1207	70.0	17.2	69
2015	1194	69.0	17.3	70.8
2016	1151	65.0	17.7	73.8
2017	1201	68.0	17.6	75.2
2018	1162	70.0	16.6	74.3
2019	1099	61.5	17.8	72.4
2020	1072	62.0	17.2	66.5
2021	877	54.0	16.2	68
2022	983	56.0	17.5	71.1
2023	993	51.0	19.4	60.6

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 Heritage Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	1287	69.0	18.7	31.6
2001	1375	80.0	17.2	36.4
2002	1394	83.0	16.8	42.2
2003	1394	83.0	16.8	42.2
2004	1407	82.0	17.2	46.6
2005	1454	83.0	17.5	41.7
2006	1424	78.0	18.3	46.8
2007	1478	84.0	17.6	48.8
2008	1438	90.5	15.9	51.7
2009	1314	79.8	18.3	56.4
2010	1261	71.0	17.7	62.1
2011	1217	63.0	19.3	62.7
2012	1221	74.5	16.3	63.1
2013	1173	65.0	18.0	64.3
2014	1207	70.0	17.2	69
2015	1194	69.0	17.3	70.8
2016	1151	65.0	17.7	73.8
2017	1201	68.0	17.6	75.2
2018	1162	70.0	16.6	74.3
2019	1099	61.5	17.8	72.4
2020	1072	62.0	17.2	66.5
2021	877	54.0	16.2	68
2022	983	56.0	17.5	71.1
2023	993	51.0	19.4	60.6

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 Heritage Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$719 (10.3%)	$6,238 (89.7%)	$6,957
2019	$764 (10.4%)	$6,561 (89.6%)	$7,326
2020	$740 (9.8%)	$6,843 (90.2%)	$7,583
2021	$985 (11.6%)	$7,520 (88.4%)	$8,504
2022	$1,367 (15.8%)	$7,260 (84.1%)	$8,628
2023	$1,285 (13.7%)	$8,121 (86.3%)	$9,406

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heritage Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 684^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 783^rd of 1177 Middle schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Heritage Middle School)	50	37	13%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	50	48	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Heritage Middle School)	50	38	12%
6th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	48	44	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Heritage Middle School)	38	31	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	47	41	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Heritage Middle School)	44	32	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	47	38	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Heritage Middle School)	46	36	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	50	44	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Heritage Middle School)	17	17
8th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	29	26	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Heritage Middle School)	54	48	6%
8th Grade Science (Volusia)	57	47	10%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Heritage Middle School)	63	65	2%
End of Course Civics (Volusia)	68	65	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Heritage Middle School)	90	85	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Volusia)	55	42	13%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Heritage Middle School)	90	97	7%
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	1099	993	9.6%
African American	141	154	9.2%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	8	10	25%
Hispanic	396	406	2.5%
Pacific Islander	5	4	20%
White	526	382	27.4%
Two or More Races	21	36	71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.4%	60.6%	11.8%

Schools Near Heritage 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Heritage Middle School?

Students at Heritage Middle School are 41% Hispanic, 38% White, 16% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Heritage Middle School in?

Volusia

What high school do graduates of Heritage Middle School attend?

Students who attend Heritage Middle School usually go on to attend Pine Ridge High School

How many students attend Heritage Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 993 students attended Heritage Middle School.

Is Heritage Middle School a good school?

Heritage Middle School ranks 783^rd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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