Enrollment
1,044
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pierson, FL
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School
Federal NCES profile for T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192002011
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,044
- students enrolled
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pierson, Florida, enrolling 1,044 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,044 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 728 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #109.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (36%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 209 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.1% 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: 328 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,044 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 T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High 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 T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School compares
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,044 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,044
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 51% in Florida - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.1%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
175
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 58.5%
White 35.8%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Volusia, which includes T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High 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 T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High 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 other 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 (~1,044 students)
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Frequently asked questions about T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School
How many students attend T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School?
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School has 1,044 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pierson, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School?
The student-teacher ratio at T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School is 16.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School?
62.9% of students at T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School?
The largest demographic group at T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment, in Pierson, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School?
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School a good school?
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High 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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