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#1606 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 43% in state
Burns Science and Technology Charter School
School · Volusia · Oak Hill, FL
A Volusia charter school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
160 RIDGE RD, Oak Hill, FL 32759
- Math 56% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Burns Science and Technology Charter School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 58% in 2024, across a 14-year record (2011–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Burns Science and Technology Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,968
Median home value
$266,600
Median rent
$1,316/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32759; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Volusia
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #30 of 80
- District spending per student
- $10,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burns Science and Technology Charter School is listed in VOLUSIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burns Science and Technology Charter School
Burns Science and Technology Charter School is a public school in Oak Hill, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 1,074 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,606 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burns Science and Technology Charter School
What grades does Burns Science and Technology Charter School serve?
Burns Science and Technology Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Burns Science and Technology Charter School?
Burns Science and Technology Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,074 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burns Science and Technology Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burns Science and Technology Charter School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burns Science and Technology Charter School rank in FL?
Burns Science and Technology Charter School ranks #1,606 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Burns Science and Technology Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burns Science and Technology Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Burns Science and Technology Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burns Science and Technology Charter School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Burns Science and Technology Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Burns Science and Technology Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Burns Science and Technology Charter School a Title I school?
No, Burns Science and Technology Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burns Science and Technology Charter School?
99.7% of students at Burns Science and Technology Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Volusia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (386) 210-4915
- Area population (ZIP 32759)
- 2,941
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 52.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32759; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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