Deland Middle School
#403 of 563 middle schools in Florida
#8840 of 15,369 nationally
About Deland Middle School
Deland Middle School is a public middle located in Deland, in the Volusia school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,059 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 403rd of 563 ranked middle schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (58th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,059.
There are 10 schools in Deland; Deland Middle School ranks 5th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)43%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Deland Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Deland Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Edith I. Starke Elementary School
Deland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students · 1.6 km away
Southwestern Middle School
Deland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
664 students · 1.6 km away
Freedom Elementary School
Deland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
786 students · 2.8 km away
PK Child Care Program
Deland · Public other · Grades PK–PK
1 students · 3.0 km away
Woodward Avenue Elementary School
Deland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students · 3.3 km away
Blue Lake Elementary School
Deland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students · 3.6 km away
Deland High School
Deland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,936 students · 4.3 km away
George W. Marks Elementary School
Deland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
780 students · 4.6 km away
Citrus Grove Elementary School
Deland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
729 students · 5.4 km away
Orange City Elementary School
Orange City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
594 students · 6.0 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Central Middle School
West Melbourne · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,059 students
Boca Raton Community Middle School
Boca Raton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,058 students
Mulberry Middle School
Mulberry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,058 students
Tuskawilla Middle School
Oviedo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,060 students
C. W. Ruckel Middle School
Niceville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,061 students
Hunters Creek Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,057 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Deland Middle School a good school?
Deland Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 44.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #403 of 563 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Deland Middle School rank in Florida?
Deland Middle School ranks #403 of 563 middle schools in Florida and #8840 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Deland Middle School?
Deland Middle School had 1,059 students in 2025.
Is Deland Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Deland Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Deland Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Deland Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.