David C. Hinson Senior Middle School

Summary:

David C. Hinson Senior Middle School is a public middle school in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving around 950 students in grades 6-8. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing the Volusia school district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels.

The school's academic excellence is particularly evident in its high proficiency rates on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with significantly higher scores than the district and state in Algebra 1 (94% vs. 67% and 55%), Geometry (93% vs. 47% and 53%), and Civics (70% vs. 66% and 67%). Additionally, David C. Hinson Senior Middle School boasts a more racially diverse student population compared to nearby schools, such as New Smyrna Beach Middle School and Creekside Middle School, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students.

However, the school is not without its challenges. David C. Hinson Senior Middle School has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.6% in 2019-2020 to 27.3% in the 2022-2023 school year. This trend is worth further investigation to understand the underlying causes and implement strategies to improve student attendance. Despite this, the school's strong academic performance, diverse student population, and increased spending per student suggest that it is providing a quality education to the Daytona Beach community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1860 N Clyde Morris Blvd
       Daytona Beach, FL  32117


(386) 274-6408

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
575th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,893 Help


Students who attend David C. Hinson Senior Middle School usually attend:

High:    Mainland High School

Feeder schools for David C. Hinson Senior Middle School:

Elementary:    Champion Elementary School
    Pathways Elementary School
    Tomoka Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  950

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.2%
African American:
21.6%
Hispanic:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details David C. Hinson Senior Middle School ranks better than 51.9% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 5th among 12 ranked middle schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.75. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.2%), African American (21.6%), Hispanic (9.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at David C. Hinson Senior Middle School is 18.2, which is the 4th best among 12 middle schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)
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Compare David C. Hinson Senior Middle School employs 52 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at David C. Hinson Senior Middle School is $8,893. 8 middle schools in the Volusia School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

David C. Hinson Senior Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks David C. Hinson Senior Middle School 575th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See David C. Hinson Senior Middle School in the ranking list.)

Volusia:

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


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Rank History for David C. Hinson Senior Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 76.35 152nd 736 79.3%
2008 79.80 130th 740 82.4%
2009 81.20 122nd 780 84.4%
2010 74.10 211th 839 74.9%
2011 71.06 254th 891 71.5%
2012 74.26 218th 897 75.7%
2013 74.74 220th 956 77.0%
2014 72.64 248th 999 75.2%
2016 73.38 241st 997 75.8%
2017 56.05 439th 1031 57.4%
2018 62.60 368th 1035 64.4%
2019 55.36 477th 1099 56.6%
2021 51.47 534th 1136 53.0%
2022 46.10 603rd 1148 47.5%
2023 51.88 540th 1177 54.1%
2024 50.75 575th 1196 51.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for David C. Hinson Senior Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 762 129 24 27 0 n/a n/a 0 942
2007 798 137 32 39 1 n/a n/a 30 1037
2008 812 131 40 45 2 n/a n/a 28 1058
2009 783 149 35 59 3 n/a n/a 28 1057
2010 730 170 32 73 1 n/a n/a 29 1035
2011 742 197 41 55 0 0 32 0 1067
2012 675 148 44 49 1 0 51 0 968
2013 624 158 37 33 3 0 43 0 898
2014 586 160 37 39 4 1 39 0 866
2015 615 158 44 51 4 0 37 0 909
2016 635 141 51 67 2 1 45 0 942
2017 648 245 55 68 4 3 49 0 1072
2018 603 217 57 63 5 4 57 0 1006
2019 622 212 58 57 5 2 56 0 1012
2020 620 209 58 79 2 1 64 0 1033
2021 507 166 47 57 0 2 59 0 838
2022 564 188 49 93 1 2 55 0 952
2023 543 205 51 94 1 1 55 0 950

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 David C. Hinson Senior Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 942 53.0 17.8 30.7
2007 1037 62.0 16.7 30.5
2008 1058 64.5 16.4 28.2
2009 1057 65.9 17.8 33.5
2010 1035 59.0 17.5 39.4
2011 1067 58.0 18.3 43.6
2012 968 56.5 17.1 47.9
2013 898 53.0 16.9 46.1
2014 866 54.0 16.0 49
2015 909 56.0 16.2 50.4
2016 942 57.0 16.5 54.5
2017 1072 61.0 17.5 57.6
2018 1006 62.0 16.2 57.9
2019 1012 57.5 17.5 55
2020 1033 58.0 17.8 51.8
2021 838 48.0 17.4 57.4
2022 952 51.5 18.4 57.4
2023 950 52.0 18.2 52.4

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 David C. Hinson Senior Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 942 53.0 17.8 30.7
2007 1037 62.0 16.7 30.5
2008 1058 64.5 16.4 28.2
2009 1057 65.9 17.8 33.5
2010 1035 59.0 17.5 39.4
2011 1067 58.0 18.3 43.6
2012 968 56.5 17.1 47.9
2013 898 53.0 16.9 46.1
2014 866 54.0 16.0 49
2015 909 56.0 16.2 50.4
2016 942 57.0 16.5 54.5
2017 1072 61.0 17.5 57.6
2018 1006 62.0 16.2 57.9
2019 1012 57.5 17.5 55
2020 1033 58.0 17.8 51.8
2021 838 48.0 17.4 57.4
2022 952 51.5 18.4 57.4
2023 950 52.0 18.2 52.4

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 David C. Hinson Senior Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $331 (4.7%) $6,746 (95.3%) $7,077
2019 $366 (5.0%) $6,894 (95.0%) $7,260
2020 $333 (4.6%) $6,870 (95.4%) $7,204
2021 $636 (8.3%) $6,984 (91.7%) $7,620
2022 $1,527 (19.2%) $6,408 (80.8%) $7,935
2023 $1,546 (17.4%) $7,347 (82.6%) $8,893

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on David C. Hinson Senior 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 477th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 540th of 1177 Middle schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (David C. Hinson Senior Middle School)5350
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5048
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (David C. Hinson Senior Middle School)5740
 17%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)4844
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (David C. Hinson Senior Middle School)5242
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)4741
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (David C. Hinson Senior Middle School)6140
 21%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)4738
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (David C. Hinson Senior Middle School)5051
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5044
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (David C. Hinson Senior Middle School)3929
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)2926
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (David C. Hinson Senior Middle School)6251
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Volusia)5747
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (David C. Hinson Senior Middle School)7876
 2%
   End of Course Civics (Volusia)6865
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (David C. Hinson Senior Middle School)8982
 7%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Volusia)5542
 13%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (David C. Hinson Senior Middle School)9195
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Volusia)5540
 15%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1012950
 6.1%
African American212205
 3.3%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian5851
 12.1%
Hispanic5794
 64.9%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White622543
 12.7%
Two or More Races5655
 1.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55%52.4%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about David C. Hinson Senior Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 950 students attended David C. Hinson Senior Middle School.

Students who attend David C. Hinson Senior Middle School usually go on to attend Mainland High School

Students at David C. Hinson Senior Middle School are 57% White, 22% African American, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

David C. Hinson Senior Middle School ranks 575th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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