- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Deland, FL
Deland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Deland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120192002418
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deland Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Deland · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Deland Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deland Middle School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Deland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Deland Middle School held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 120192002418 · Deland, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,059 enr · 18.9:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Deland Middle School held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Deland 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 1,059
Deland Middle School
1,059 students
What this shows Deland Middle School reports 1,059 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deland Middle School compares
Deland Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,059
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Florida - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.3%
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Deland 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 Deland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deland 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 (~1,059 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deland Middle School
How many students attend Deland Middle School?
Deland Middle School has 1,059 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Deland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,074 (2022-23) → 1,063 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deland Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deland Middle School?
60.1% of students at Deland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Deland Middle School is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Deland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deland Middle School?
Deland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Deland Middle School rank among public schools in Deland?
By Resource Investment Index, Deland Middle School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Deland, 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 Deland on the city page.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Deland 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.