Very Good
#1064 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 28% in state
Samsula Academy
Elementary School · Volusia · New Smyrna Beach, FL
A Volusia charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
248 N SAMSULA DR, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
- Math 62% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Samsula Academy score 68% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2024, across a 14-year record (2011–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.8%
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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Where Samsula Academy 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Coast Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Cypress Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 797 | Compare → |
| Tlc Kids CarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 4.6 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Chisholm Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 488 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #19 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
Samsula Academy is listed in VOLUSIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Samsula Academy
Samsula Academy is a public elementary school in New Smyrna Beach, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 167 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,064 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Samsula Academy
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 #1,064 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Samsula Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Samsula Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 167
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Volusia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (386) 423-6650
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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