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Forest Lake Elementary School

Elementary School · Volusia · Deltona, FL

A Volusia elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1600 DOYLE RD, Deltona, FL 32725

  • Math 48% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-12.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.5 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$10,727
Chronic Absenteeism27.6%

Students at Forest Lake Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
68%
2013
ELA
61%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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

63.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Forest Lake 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable

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

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%

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

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Discovery Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–51.8 mi640Compare →
Enterprise Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–52.2 mi594Compare →
Legacy Scholars AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.2 mi26Compare →
Spirit Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–52.4 mi733Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Volusia

Schools in district
89
Rank in district
#48 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

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

About Forest Lake Elementary School

Forest Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Deltona, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 457 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,639 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Forest Lake Elementary School

What grades does Forest Lake Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Forest Lake Elementary School?

Forest Lake Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Lake Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Forest Lake Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Forest Lake Elementary School rank in FL?

Forest Lake Elementary School ranks #2,639 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Forest Lake Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Forest Lake Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Forest Lake Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Lake Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Forest Lake Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Forest Lake Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

63.7% of students at Forest Lake 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
457
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Volusia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.6%
Area population (ZIP 32725)
51,668
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
39.5
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 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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