GALAXY MIDDLE SCHOOL

galaxy.vcsedu.org

939 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Galaxy Middle School, located in Deltona, Florida, is a public middle school serving the Volusia County School District. As a dedicated middle-level institution, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. It strives to provide a comprehensive educational environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by offering a blend of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to engage diverse learner interests.

The school is committed to the mission of the Volusia County school system, emphasizing high expectations for student achievement and the cultivation of a safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning culture. Through its official district portal, Galaxy Middle provides families with access to essential resources, including school calendars, academic programs, and communication channels for faculty and staff. The school serves as a central hub for the Deltona community, fostering partnerships between parents, educators, and students to support long-term academic success.

939

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GALAXY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	433
Black	141
Asian	13
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
433 (46.1%)
White
306 (32.6%)
Black
141 (15.0%)
Two or More
43 (4.6%)
Asian
13 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)575-4144
Website:	http://galaxy.vcsedu.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	939
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	489
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 6 309

Grade 7 313

Grade 8 317