Enrollment
1,199
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Port Orange, FL
Silver Sands Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Sands Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120192002417
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Sands Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools.
- #13 of 13
- public schools in Port Orange · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Florida
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Sands Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Sands Middle School ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Port Orange, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silver Sands Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silver Sands Middle School
Silver Sands Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Port Orange, Florida, enrolling 1,199 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.1% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,199 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 641 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #567, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 600 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.5% 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: 501 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,199 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students) and University High School (2,855 students) alongside Silver Sands 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 Silver Sands Middle School compares
Silver Sands 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,199 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,199
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Florida - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 600 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 293 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 58.7%
African American 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Silver Sands 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 Silver Sands 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 Silver Sands 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Sands 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 (~1,199 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Silver Sands Middle School
How many students attend Silver Sands Middle School?
Silver Sands Middle School has 1,199 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Port Orange, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Sands Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Sands Middle School is 19:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Sands Middle School?
53.1% of students at Silver Sands Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Sands Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Sands Middle School is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Port Orange, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Sands Middle School?
Silver Sands Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Silver Sands Middle School rank among public schools in Port Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Sands Middle School ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Port Orange, 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 Port Orange on the city page.
Is Silver Sands Middle School a good school?
Silver Sands Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. 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 Silver Sands 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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