Blue Lake Elementary School vs Deland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Lake Elementary School
Deland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
Deland Middle School
Deland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,059 students
| Measure | Blue Lake Elementary School Deland, Florida | Deland Middle School Deland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1778 of 2,187 | #403 of 563 |
| National rank | #30917 of 50,301 | #8840 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 524 | 1,059 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 1,059 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Deland | Deland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 41.5).
- •Deland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 38%).
- •Deland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 65.1%).
- •Blue Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 20.0).
- •Deland Middle School is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 524.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Lake Elementary School better than Deland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Deland Middle School ranks higher (44.4 vs 41.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blue Lake Elementary School and Deland Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Deland and Deland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Lake Elementary School: 524. Deland Middle School: 1,059. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Lake Elementary School and Deland Middle School rank in Florida?
Blue Lake Elementary School is 1778th of 2,187 and Deland Middle School is 403rd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).