- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School shrank from 1,136 students in 2022-23 to 1,077 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 69.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 120192002011 · Pierson, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,044 enr · 16.6:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School shrank from 1,136 students in 2022-23 to 1,077 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 69.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High 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 1,044
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School
1,044 students
What this shows T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School reports 1,044 students on the CCD universe file.
How T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School compares
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Volusia reports $10,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,855
- 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 other 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 (~1,044 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,136 (2022-23) → 1,077 (2023-24), down 59.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.