HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

heritage.vcsedu.org

932 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Heritage Middle School, located in Deltona, Florida, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Volusia County School District. The school is committed to fostering a positive and rigorous academic environment, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, creativity, and personal responsibility. By offering a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects alongside elective opportunities, Heritage Middle aims to prepare its students for the academic demands of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Heritage Middle School prioritizes student well-being and community involvement. The school maintains a supportive culture that encourages participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs, helping students build strong social connections and leadership skills. By bridging the gap between childhood and the teenage years, the school strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging space where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

932

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	396
Black	114
Asian	9
Two or More	42
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
396 (42.5%)
White
367 (39.4%)
Black
114 (12.2%)
Two or More
42 (4.5%)
Asian
9 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
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)575-4113
Website:	http://heritage.vcsedu.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	932
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	473
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 6 281

Grade 7 337

Grade 8 314