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Public middle school · Volusia · Deltona, Florida

Deltona Middle School

Deltona Middle School rates 5.4, right at the middle of Volusia's middle schools, whose rated median is 5.3.

Middle schools, 1 to 10This campus against public middle schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.4this school

5.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the Volusia median is 5.3.

#2,851 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Volusia: 12 middle schools rated, median 5.3

The brief

A Volusia middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,851 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 62 of 80 in Volusia.

Deltona Middle School is listed in Volusia, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math44%14 points below the Florida average of 58%Grades 6–8 · 829 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading53%9 points below the Florida average of 62%Grades 6–8 · 1,055 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 11 points since 2022, reaching 49% in 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
5.9
40% of the rating
Academics
5.1
35% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.0
25% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 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 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 49% (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 32725; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

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

The area

Median income
$70,801
Median home value
$255,700
Median rent
$1,533/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
9.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32725; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
22
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
35
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
64.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Six grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Deltona Middle School among the rated peers.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.

The record

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

Questions families ask

What grades does Deltona Middle School serve?

Deltona Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Deltona Middle School?

Deltona Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,154 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Deltona Middle School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Deltona Middle School rank in FL?

Deltona Middle School ranks #2,851 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Deltona Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Deltona Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Deltona Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Deltona Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Deltona Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

64.6% of students at Deltona 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 facts

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,154
Student-teacher ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Volusia County
Rank in district
#62 of 80
Schools in district
89
District spending per student
$10,727
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 32725)
51,668
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
39.5

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.