River Springs Middle School

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River Springs Middle School ranks 733 rd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

River Springs Middle School is a public middle school located in Orange City, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,249 students. 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.

While River Springs Middle School outperforms the Volusia District and Florida state averages in some End-of-Course (EOC) exams, particularly in Geometry and Civics, it lags behind several nearby schools in the Seminole District, such as Rock Lake Middle School and Sanford Middle School, which consistently achieve higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, River Springs Middle School has a higher percentage of White students (57.41%) compared to the nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations, and the school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (49.48% in 2022-2023).

The high chronic absenteeism rates at River Springs Middle School (29.6% in 2022-2023) are a concern and may be contributing to the lower performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments. Despite the higher per-student spending at River Springs Middle School ($8,388 in 2022-2023), the school's performance lags behind some of the nearby schools, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and examining how resources are allocated and utilized could provide valuable insights to help River Springs Middle School improve its overall performance and provide a more equitable education for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

900 W Ohio Ave
Orange City, FL 32763

(386) 456-5346

District: Volusia

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,388

Students who attend River Springs Middle School usually attend:

High:

University High School

Feeder schools for River Springs Middle School:

Elementary:	Debary Elementary School
	Manatee Cove Elementary School
	Orange City Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.1

Number of students: 1,249

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.4%

Hispanic:

25.6%

African American:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details River Springs Middle School ranks worse than 61.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 8^th among 12 ranked middle schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.81. (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 River Springs Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Volusia School District. Racial makeup is: White (57.4%), Hispanic (25.6%), African American (10.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Springs Middle School is 21.1, which is the highest among 12 middle schools in the Volusia School District! (See more...)

Compare River Springs Middle School employs 59 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Springs Middle School is $8,388, which is the lowest among 12 middle schools in the Volusia School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks River Springs Middle School 733^rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See River Springs 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 River Springs Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	58.17	378^th	839	54.9%
2011	59.57	385^th	891	56.8%
2012	49.95	463^rd	897	48.4%
2013	54.79	428^th	956	55.2%
2014	52.76	474^th	999	52.6%
2016	52.76	462^nd	997	53.7%
2017	52.97	480^th	1031	53.4%
2018	52.16	490^th	1035	52.7%
2019	47.67	576^th	1099	47.6%
2021	42.46	662^nd	1136	41.7%
2022	44.80	617^th	1148	46.3%
2023	43.57	655^th	1177	44.4%
2024	38.81	733^rd	1196	38.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, April 25, 2013

I have to say I am truly disappointed in this school. There is no communication between the school and parents. If I call the school to express any concern or a complaint, you would think the principal would contact the parent back to address issues but that is not the case. The school year is drawing to a close and I don't believe I have seen the principal one time throughout the school year and I am at the school daily dropping off and picking up my child. It's almost as though the principal intentionally hides and avoids the parents. Any emails to teachers generally go left unanswered by staff. Also, I am utterly disgusted at the amount of bullying and violence that goes on at this school. My child has been hit on numerous occasions. Teachers turn a blind eye to the problem children and, when I report it, I'm constantly told that there is a "no hitting" policy and the school has a bully awareness program. If a student tries to report being hit, the staff has a tendency to refuse to listen and just 'sentence' the students to detention (even the child who was being hit and not hitting others). I don't see any potential for this school without new admin and staff changes first. Close Quote

Enrollment information for River Springs Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	892	65	16	181	6	n/a	n/a	57	1217
2010	864	78	26	217	3	n/a	n/a	50	1238
2011	933	77	22	265	7	1	42	0	1347
2012	955	95	30	284	5	1	40	0	1410
2013	958	94	27	286	4	2	49	0	1420
2014	936	91	26	257	3	2	50	0	1365
2015	911	82	23	258	1	4	50	0	1329
2016	916	73	24	256	4	4	47	0	1324
2017	880	79	25	250	6	3	46	0	1289
2018	846	91	29	252	7	2	37	0	1264
2019	834	102	25	240	4	4	46	0	1255
2020	816	102	26	263	2	2	47	0	1258
2021	725	108	22	241	0	3	41	0	1140
2022	760	146	19	303	2	3	56	0	1289
2023	717	128	25	320	2	2	55	0	1249

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 River Springs Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	1217	74.8	18.0	42.3
2010	1238	64.5	19.1	48
2011	1347	74.5	18.0	49.4
2012	1410	81.0	17.4	51.8
2013	1420	74.0	19.1	52.3
2014	1365	76.0	17.9	56.4
2015	1329	80.0	16.6	57.9
2016	1324	78.0	16.9	61.5
2017	1289	79.0	16.3	61.4
2018	1264	73.0	17.3	62.1
2019	1255	62.5	20.0	59.2
2020	1258	69.5	18.0	53.3
2021	1140	63.0	18.0	57.6
2022	1289	64.0	20.1	57.7
2023	1249	59.0	21.1	49.5

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 River Springs Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	1217	74.8	18.0	42.3
2010	1238	64.5	19.1	48
2011	1347	74.5	18.0	49.4
2012	1410	81.0	17.4	51.8
2013	1420	74.0	19.1	52.3
2014	1365	76.0	17.9	56.4
2015	1329	80.0	16.6	57.9
2016	1324	78.0	16.9	61.5
2017	1289	79.0	16.3	61.4
2018	1264	73.0	17.3	62.1
2019	1255	62.5	20.0	59.2
2020	1258	69.5	18.0	53.3
2021	1140	63.0	18.0	57.6
2022	1289	64.0	20.1	57.7
2023	1249	59.0	21.1	49.5

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 River Springs Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$391 (5.9%)	$6,255 (94.1%)	$6,646
2019	$625 (9.1%)	$6,238 (90.9%)	$6,863
2020	$332 (4.6%)	$6,854 (95.4%)	$7,186
2021	$776 (10.1%)	$6,936 (89.9%)	$7,713
2022	$1,152 (14.9%)	$6,566 (85.1%)	$7,718
2023	$999 (11.9%)	$7,389 (88.1%)	$8,388

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Springs Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 576^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 655^th of 1177 Middle schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (River Springs Middle School)	52	52
6th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	50	48	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (River Springs Middle School)	52	51	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	48	44	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (River Springs Middle School)	47	45	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	47	41	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (River Springs Middle School)	51	34	17%
7th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	47	38	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (River Springs Middle School)	52	46	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	50	44	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (River Springs Middle School)	17	12	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	29	26	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (River Springs Middle School)	58	49	9%
8th Grade Science (Volusia)	57	47	10%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (River Springs Middle School)	69	74	5%
End of Course Civics (Volusia)	68	65	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (River Springs Middle School)	82	74	8%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Volusia)	55	42	13%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (River Springs Middle School)	90	77	13%
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	1255	1249	0.5%
African American	102	128	25.5%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	25	25
Hispanic	240	320	33.3%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	834	717	14%
Two or More Races	46	55	19.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.2%	49.5%	9.7%

Schools Near River Springs 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
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
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
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
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
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
Greenwood Lakes Middle School	Public	6-8	601 Lake Park Dr	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 320-7650	1,000	47	21.3	62.9%	392 (39.2%)	184 (18.4%)	351 (35.1%)	24 (2.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	45 (4.5%)	49.8	597^th of 1196 public middle schools	50.1%		46.4	614^th of 1177 public middle schools	47.8%	17	48.0	53.0	46.0	38.0	64.0	30.0	52.0	71.0	81.0		78.0	$8,110	$1,160	$6,949

Frequently Asked Questions about River Springs Middle School

What is the racial makeup of River Springs Middle School?

Students at River Springs Middle School are 57% White, 26% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is River Springs Middle School in?

Volusia

What high school do graduates of River Springs Middle School attend?

Students who attend River Springs Middle School usually go on to attend University High School

How many students attend River Springs Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,249 students attended River Springs Middle School.

Is River Springs Middle School a good school?

River Springs Middle School ranks 733^rd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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