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Public elementary school · Volusia · Ormond Beach, Florida

Pathways Elementary School

Pathways Elementary School rates 6.6, below most Volusia elementary schools, whose rated median is 7.7.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.6this school

6.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the Volusia median is 7.7.

#1,801 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Volusia: 48 elementary schools rated, median 7.7

The brief

A Volusia elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,801 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 40 of 80 in Volusia.

Pathways Elementary School is listed in Volusia, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math70%6 points above the Florida average of 64%Grades 3–5 · 282 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading69%8 points above the Florida average of 61%Grades 3–5 · 282 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 70% in 2026.2026 FAST; 45 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.0
50% of the rating
Academics
8.2
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 32174; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Pathways Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$67,817
Median home value
$315,100
Median rent
$1,316/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
10.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32174; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
7
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
25
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
43.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 8.5Compare →
  2. Pathways Elementary Schoolthis school
    6.6
  3. 6.0Compare →
  4. 5.0Compare →
Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Pathways Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Pathways Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Pathways Elementary School?

Pathways Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 721 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathways Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pathways Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pathways Elementary School rank in FL?

Pathways Elementary School ranks #1,801 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Pathways Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pathways Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Pathways Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pathways Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Pathways Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Pathways Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

43.7% of students at Pathways 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
721
Student-teacher ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Volusia County
Rank in district
#40 of 80
Schools in district
89
District spending per student
$10,727
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 32174)
53,087
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
56.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.