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Charter elementary school · Volusia · New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Samsula Academy

Samsula Academy rates 3.8, 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.
3.8this school

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

#3,608 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Volusia: 48 elementary schools rated, median 7.7

The brief

A Volusia charter elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3,608 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 77 of 80 in Volusia.

Samsula Academy is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math64%Level with the Florida average of 64%Grades 3–5 · 58 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading62%1 point above the Florida average of 61%Grades 3–5 · 58 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2011–2026), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 63% in 2026.2026 FAST; 41 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
1.8
50% of the rating
Academics
6.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 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 60% (multi-year average, 2011-2026) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2011-2026).

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 32168; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Samsula Academy 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
$72,967
Median home value
$310,200
Median rent
$1,608/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
10.1%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32168; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
6
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
26
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
1.8%
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. Cypress Creek Elementary School4.4 mi
    6.8Compare →
  2. Samsula Academythis school
    3.8
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Samsula Academy.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 Samsula Academy serve?

Samsula Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Samsula Academy?

Samsula Academy has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Samsula Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Samsula Academy is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Samsula Academy rank in FL?

Samsula Academy ranks #3,608 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Samsula Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Samsula Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Samsula Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Samsula Academy has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2026) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2026).

Is Samsula Academy a charter school?

Yes, Samsula Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Samsula Academy a Title I school?

No, Samsula Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Samsula Academy?

1.8% of students at Samsula Academy 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
167
Student-teacher ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Volusia County
Phone
(386) 423-6650
Rank in district
#77 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 32168)
30,688
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
54.9

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

Sources and official links

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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.