Below Average
#3069 of 3,778 schools in FL
Highbanks Learning Center
School · Volusia · Debary, FL
A Volusia school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
336 E HIGHBANKS RD, Debary, FL 32713
- Math 10% vs FL 51% (2024)
- Reading 9% vs FL 51% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Highbanks Learning Center score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2009, to 9% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 9 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Highbanks Learning Center 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,354
Median home value
$306,800
Median rent
$1,479/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32713; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volusia Online Learning-flvs (franchise)Enrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Volusia Virtual Instruction Program District ProvidedEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Sunrise AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Burns Science and Technology Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | Not available | 1,074 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #66 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
Highbanks Learning Center is listed in VOLUSIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highbanks Learning Center
Highbanks Learning Center is a public school in Debary, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 47 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,069 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highbanks Learning Center
What grades does Highbanks Learning Center serve?
Highbanks Learning Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Highbanks Learning Center?
Highbanks Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highbanks Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Highbanks Learning Center is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highbanks Learning Center rank in FL?
Highbanks Learning Center ranks #3,069 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Highbanks Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Highbanks Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Highbanks Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highbanks Learning Center has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Highbanks Learning Center a charter school?
No, Highbanks Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highbanks Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Highbanks Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highbanks Learning Center?
83.0% of students at Highbanks Learning Center 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Volusia County
- Phone
- (386) 822-7896
- Area population (ZIP 32713)
- 22,639
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
Official sources & links
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 32713; 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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