DELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

delandms.vcsedu.org

1,059 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

DeLand Middle School, located at 1400 Aquarius Avenue in DeLand, Florida, is a key educational institution within the Volusia County School District. Serving students in the DeLand community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. By providing a comprehensive middle school curriculum, the institution aims to prepare students for the academic challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore their interests in technology, arts, and extracurricular activities.

The school operates with a focus on student success, emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on district policies. As part of the broader Volusia County school system, DeLand Middle School strives to cultivate a supportive learning community that equips its diverse student body with the foundational skills necessary for future success in a global society.

1,059

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	476
Hispanic	380
Black	139
Asian	22
Two or More	37
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
476 (44.9%)
Hispanic
380 (35.9%)
Black
139 (13.1%)
Two or More
37 (3.5%)
Asian
22 (2.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	VOLUSIA
Phone:	(386)822-5678
Website:	http://delandms.vcsedu.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,059
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	520
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 370

Grade 7 360

Grade 8 329