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Public elementary school · Hernando · Spring Hill, Florida

Deltona Elementary School

Deltona Elementary School rates 4.2, below most Hernando elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.8.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.2this school

4.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Hernando median is 6.8.

#3,469 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Hernando: 14 elementary schools rated, median 6.8

The brief

A Hernando elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Students at Deltona Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

It ranks 3,469 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 27 of 27 in Hernando.

Math42%22 points below the Florida average of 64%Grades 3–5 · 367 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading48%13 points below the Florida average of 61%Grades 3–5 · 369 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2022, to 45% in 2026, across a 18-year record (2009–2026).2026 FAST; 45 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
2.6
50% of the rating
Academics
4.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.5
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 34606; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Deltona Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$54,730
Median home value
$227,700
Median rent
$1,192/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
16.3%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
5
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
26
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
976/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  7. Deltona Elementary Schoolthis school
    4.2
Six grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and six rate higher than Deltona Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Deltona Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Deltona Elementary School?

Deltona Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 855 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Deltona Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Deltona Elementary School rank in FL?

Deltona Elementary School ranks #3,469 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Deltona Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Deltona Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Deltona Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Deltona Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Deltona Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Deltona Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

76.5% of students at Deltona 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
855
Student-teacher ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Hernando County
Rank in district
#27 of 27
Schools in district
32
District spending per student
$10,856
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 34606)
28,155
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
50.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.