DELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

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1,074 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

DeLand Middle School, located at 1400 Aquarius Avenue in DeLand, Florida, is a key educational institution within the Volusia County School District. Serving students in the DeLand community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. By providing a comprehensive middle school curriculum, the institution aims to prepare students for the academic challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore their interests in technology, arts, and extracurricular activities.

The school operates with a focus on student success, emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on district policies. As part of the broader Volusia County school system, DeLand Middle School strives to cultivate a supportive learning community that equips its diverse student body with the foundational skills necessary for future success in a global society.

1,074

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	506
Hispanic	352
Black	148
Asian	20
Two or More	45
American Indian	3

White
506 (47.1 %)
Hispanic
352 (32.8 %)
Black
148 (13.8 %)
Two or More
45 (4.2 %)
Asian
20 (1.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	VOLUSIA
Phone:	(386)822-6580
Website:	http://myvolusiaschools.org/school/Deland/Pages/default.aspx
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,074
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	520
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 340

Grade 7 379

Grade 8 355