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#2125 of 3,778 schools in FL
New Smyrna Beach Middle School
Middle School · Volusia · New Smyrna Beach, FL
A Volusia middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1200 S MYRTLE AVE, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
- Math 47% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Smyrna Beach Middle School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Smyrna Beach 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 65Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,967
Median home value
$310,200
Median rent
$1,608/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32168; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 1.5 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Burns Science and Technology Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | Not available | 1,074 | Compare → |
| Creekside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,162 | Compare → |
| Hospital HomeboundEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Volusia
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #39 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
New Smyrna Beach Middle School is listed in VOLUSIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Smyrna Beach Middle School
New Smyrna Beach Middle School is a public middle school in New Smyrna Beach, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 969 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,125 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Smyrna Beach Middle School
What grades does New Smyrna Beach Middle School serve?
New Smyrna Beach Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend New Smyrna Beach Middle School?
New Smyrna Beach Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 969 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Smyrna Beach Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Smyrna Beach Middle School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Smyrna Beach Middle School rank in FL?
New Smyrna Beach Middle School ranks #2,125 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is New Smyrna Beach Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Smyrna Beach Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 New Smyrna Beach Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Smyrna Beach Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is New Smyrna Beach Middle School a charter school?
No, New Smyrna Beach Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Smyrna Beach Middle School a Title I school?
No, New Smyrna Beach Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Smyrna Beach Middle School?
56.1% of students at New Smyrna Beach 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
- 969
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Volusia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (386) 426-7450
- Area population (ZIP 32168)
- 30,688
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 54.9
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 32168; 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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