Enrollment
922
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Daytona Beach, FL
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
Federal NCES profile for David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120192005747
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #9 of 19
- public schools in Daytona Beach · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School ranks #9 of 19 public schools in Daytona Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120192005747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Daytona Beach, Florida, enrolling 922 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.8% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 922 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 878 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #209.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 228 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 922 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students) and University High School (2,855 students) alongside David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School compares
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 0% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 922 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
922
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Florida - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.3%
African American 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Volusia, which includes David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School.
$9,863
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 34.5%
Federal 18.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~922 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
How many students attend David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School?
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School has 922 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Daytona Beach, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School?
51.8% of students at David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School?
The largest demographic group at David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School is White at 47.3% of enrollment, in Daytona Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School?
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School rank among public schools in Daytona Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School ranks #9 of 19 public schools in Daytona Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Daytona Beach on the city page.
Is David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School a good school?
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School, Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students), University High School (2,855 students), and Spruce Creek High School (2,576 students). See the Volusia district page for the complete list.
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