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#2710 of 3,778 schools in FL
The Reading Edge Academy
Elementary School · Volusia · Debary, FL
A Volusia charter elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2975 ENTERPRISE RD, Debary, FL 32713
- Math 42% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 36.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Reading Edge Academy score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 48% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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
1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Reading Edge 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highbanks Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Sunrise AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Volusia Online Learning-flvs (franchise)Enrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Volusia Virtual Instruction Program District ProvidedEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 25 | 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.
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
- #51 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
The Reading Edge Academy is listed in VOLUSIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Reading Edge Academy
The Reading Edge Academy is a public elementary school in Debary, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 36.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,710 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Reading Edge Academy
What grades does The Reading Edge Academy serve?
The Reading Edge Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend The Reading Edge Academy?
The Reading Edge Academy has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Reading Edge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Reading Edge Academy is 36.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Reading Edge Academy rank in FL?
The Reading Edge Academy ranks #2,710 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is The Reading Edge Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Reading Edge Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 The Reading Edge Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Reading Edge Academy has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is The Reading Edge Academy a charter school?
Yes, The Reading Edge Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Reading Edge Academy a Title I school?
No, The Reading Edge Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Reading Edge Academy?
1.0% of students at The Reading Edge 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
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 36.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Volusia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (386) 668-8911
- 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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