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#3006 of 3,778 schools in FL

Galaxy Middle School

Middle School · Volusia · Deltona, FL

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

2400 EUSTACE AVE, Deltona, FL 32725

  • Math 40% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 19:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-15.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.4 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
District spending per student$10,727
Chronic Absenteeism38.8%

Students at Galaxy Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
49%
2013
ELA
53%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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

63.9%

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 Galaxy 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat 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
Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–121.4 mi601Compare →
Central Florida AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5privateK–124.0 mi189Compare →
Sunrise AcademyPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–124.0 mi275Compare →
Highbanks Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified4.7K–124.3 mi47Compare →

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.

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
#64 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

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

About Galaxy Middle School

Galaxy Middle School is a public middle school in Deltona, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 1,008 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,006 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Galaxy Middle School

What grades does Galaxy Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Galaxy Middle School?

Galaxy Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,008 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Galaxy Middle School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Galaxy Middle School rank in FL?

Galaxy Middle School ranks #3,006 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Galaxy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Galaxy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Galaxy Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Galaxy Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Galaxy Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Galaxy Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

63.9% of students at Galaxy 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
1,008
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Volusia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.8%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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