- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Silver Sands Middle School shrank from 1,165 students in 2022-23 to 1,099 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 63.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 120192002417 · Port Orange, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,199 enr · 19:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Silver Sands Middle School shrank from 1,165 students in 2022-23 to 1,099 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 63.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Silver Sands 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
Silver Sands Middle School
1,199 students
What this shows Silver Sands Middle School reports 1,199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Sands Middle School compares
Silver Sands 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Volusia reports $10,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,855
- 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 (~1,199 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,165 (2022-23) → 1,099 (2023-24), down 66.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.