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#2865 of 3,778 schools in FL
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
Middle School · Volusia · Daytona Beach, FL
A Volusia middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1860 N CLYDE MORRIS BLVD, Daytona Beach, FL 32117
- Math 47% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where David C. Hinson Sr. Middle 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 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,132
Median home value
$175,500
Median rent
$1,392/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
51.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Reign Homeschooling AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Halifax Behavioral ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Riverbend AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 289 | Compare → |
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.
Volusia
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #58 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
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School is listed in VOLUSIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School is a public middle school in Daytona Beach, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 902 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,865 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
What grades does David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School serve?
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School?
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 902 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School rank in FL?
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School ranks #2,865 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School a charter school?
No, David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School a Title I school?
No, David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School?
57.2% of students at David C. Hinson Sr. Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 902
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Volusia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (386) 274-6408
- Area population (ZIP 32117)
- 29,831
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 32117; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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