- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Deltona, FL
Deltona Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Deltona Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120192001972
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deltona Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Deltona · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Deltona Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deltona Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Deltona, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Deltona Middle School held near 1,154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 120192001972 · Deltona, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,132 enr · 19.2:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Deltona Middle School held near 1,154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Deltona 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 1,132
Deltona Middle School
1,132 students
What this shows Deltona Middle School reports 1,132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deltona Middle School compares
Deltona 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,132 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,132
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Florida - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.9%
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 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 219 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%
White 34.5%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Deltona 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 Deltona 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 | 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deltona 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 (~1,132 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Deltona Middle School
How many students attend Deltona Middle School?
Deltona Middle School has 1,132 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Deltona, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,146 (2022-23) → 1,154 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deltona Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deltona Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deltona Middle School?
58.5% of students at Deltona Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deltona Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Deltona Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment, in Deltona, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deltona Middle School?
Deltona Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Deltona Middle School rank among middle schools in Deltona?
By Resource Investment Index, Deltona Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Deltona, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Deltona on the city page.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Deltona 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.