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#997 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 26% in state

Debary Elementary School

Elementary School · Volusia · Debary, FL

A Volusia elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

88 W HIGHBANKS RD, Debary, FL 32713

  • Math 71% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 63% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+10.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.8 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+11.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$10,727
Chronic Absenteeism17.3%

Students at Debary Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency71%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2013
ELA
71%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
71%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

38.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Debary Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 51Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,354

Median home value

$306,800

Median rent

$1,479/mo

College educated

30.9%

Homeownership

85.8%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32713; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Highbanks Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified4.7K–122.2 mi47Compare →
Sunrise AcademyPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–122.2 mi275Compare →
The Reading Edge AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–52.3 mi295Compare →
Volusia Online Learning-flvs (franchise)Enrollment path unverified4.7K–123.0 mi489Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#17 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

Debary Elementary School is listed in VOLUSIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Debary Elementary School

Debary Elementary School is a public elementary school in Debary, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 921 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #997 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Debary Elementary School

What grades does Debary Elementary School serve?

Debary Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Debary Elementary School?

Debary Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 921 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Debary Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Debary Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Debary Elementary School rank in FL?

Debary Elementary School ranks #997 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Debary Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Debary Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Debary Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Debary Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Debary Elementary School a charter school?

No, Debary Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Debary Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Debary Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Debary Elementary School?

38.8% of students at Debary Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
921
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Volusia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.3%
Area population (ZIP 32713)
22,639
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
46.6
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 32713; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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