- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School shrank from 950 students in 2022-23 to 902 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 120192005747 · Daytona Beach, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
922 enr · 17.7:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School shrank from 950 students in 2022-23 to 902 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deland High Sc
Deland High School
2,936 students
- University Hig
University High School
2,855 students
- Spruce Creek H
Spruce Creek High School
2,576 students
- Mainland High
Mainland High School
1,964 students
- Deltona High S
Deltona High School
1,716 students
- This school 922
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
922 students
What this shows David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School reports 922 students on the CCD universe file.
How David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School compares
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,727
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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.
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
District finance for Volusia reports $10,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,855
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~922 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 950 (2022-23) → 902 (2023-24), down 48.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.