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#3280 of 3,778 schools in FL

Heritage Middle School

Middle School · Volusia · Deltona, FL

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

1001 PARNELL CT, Deltona, FL 32738

  • Math 39% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-16.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.7 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$10,727
Chronic Absenteeism34%

Students at Heritage Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
52%
2013
ELA
55%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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

62.9%

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 Heritage 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$76,394

Median home value

$257,700

Median rent

$1,608/mo

College educated

17.9%

Homeownership

82.3%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32738; 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

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Creekside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.36–8Not available1,162Compare →
Hospital HomeboundEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–12Not available49Compare →

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.

Volusia

Schools in district
89
Rank in district
#74 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

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

About Heritage Middle School

Heritage Middle School is a public middle school in Deltona, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 1,007 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,280 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Heritage Middle School

What grades does Heritage Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Heritage Middle School?

Heritage Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,007 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Heritage Middle School rank in FL?

Heritage Middle School ranks #3,280 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Heritage Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Heritage Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Heritage Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Heritage Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Heritage Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

62.9% of students at Heritage 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
1,007
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Volusia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.0%
Area population (ZIP 32738)
48,458
Area average commute
38 min
Area median age
36.8
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 32738; 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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