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The Reading Edge Academy

Public, Charter Grades K-5

1723^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 23% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

The Reading Edge Academy is a small, public charter elementary school in Debary, FL, serving 328 students in grades K-5 within the Volusia school district. This school stands out for its extremely low free/reduced lunch rate of just 8.84%, indicating a more affluent student population, yet it has experienced a sharp and concerning academic decline in recent years, dropping from the 64th percentile (3 stars) in 2022-2023 to the 23rd percentile (1 star) in 2025-2026.

The most striking finding is the school's "efficiency" model, which features a very high student-teacher ratio of 41:1—nearly three times higher than nearby schools—and low per-student spending of $8,126. While this keeps costs down, the academic results are poor, especially in math and science. For example, only 35% of 3rd graders and 39% of 4th graders were proficient in math in 2025-2026, compared to district averages of 63% and 66%, respectively. Science proficiency for 5th graders was just 41%, versus the district's 64%. In contrast, Debary Elementary School, located just 2.3 miles away, serves a less affluent population (31.54% free/reduced lunch) but achieves far better results, ranking in the 84th percentile (4 stars) with 74% of 3rd graders proficient in math.

On a positive note, the school has lower chronic absenteeism (20.8%) than the Volusia district average (34.1%), and its 6th-grade English Language Arts score of 70% outperformed the district (56%) and state (62%), though this is unusual since the school only serves K-5. Overall, The Reading Edge Academy's model is not competitive with high-performing neighbors like Debary Elementary, and parents should carefully consider whether the cost savings justify the significant gaps in student learning, particularly in math and science.

328

Students ?

41.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,126

Per pupil spending ?

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2975 Enterprise Rd
Debary, FL 32713

(386) 668-8911

District: Volusia

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.3%

White:

34.5%

African American:

6.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 60th percentile in 2016 → 23rd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (48% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (23rd percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 37 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg60%

Florida avg62%

1,723^rd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 23%▼ down 37 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to bottom 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

42^nd of 48Elementary Schools in the Volusia

34^th of 70Volusia among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	27.7	1723 of 2240	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	28.6	1686 of 2258	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	41.2	1307 of 2256	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	61.4	806 of 2240	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.6	1208 of 2219	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.6	952 of 2247	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.7	924 of 2182	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.7	1037 of 2118	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	62.0	789 of 2112	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.1	843 of 2087	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	42.0	1204 of 2064	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	49.4	1022 of 2029	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	41.4	1195 of 1984	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	42.9	1206 of 1985	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	41.6	1200 of 1919	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	42.3	1146 of 1847	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	34.1	1260 of 1789	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	52.7	902 of 1786	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	38.2	1090 of 1688	35.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts57%-4 vs state

Math41%-22 vs state

Science41%-19 vs state

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What people are saying

by a citizen
Sunday, August 16, 2015

Principal is there not more than half time. The school dropped 177 spots in the state rankings this past year and now ranks in the bottom half of all elementary schools in the state of Florida. At one time it was ranked among the best In my opinion, It needs a principal who will be there all of the time and provide the leadership and direction which the school and its students and teachers desperately need. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 12, 2015

I randomly came in to take a tour of this school, and talk to their assistant principal regarding my reasons for changing schools for my child. I was impressed by her genuine caring personality. Within days of starting kindergarten at Reading Edge, I saw a complete transformation of my child's perspective on learning, as well as his behavior. I am so impressed and thankful for my child's teacher, assistant teacher and all of the staff at Reading Edge. I could not have dreamed up a better school. I wholeheartedly recommend Reading Edge with the utmost confidence. They are wonderful! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, January 5, 2015

Desparately needs new leadership Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 17, 2011

This school is very family friendly. The teachers go out of their way to always help the student. Great communication!!! Close Quote

Schools Near The Reading Edge Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)				FAST Math (2026)				Statewide Science Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The Reading Edge Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	2975 Enterprise Rd	Debary	32713	Volusia County	Volusia	Yes	No	No	No	(386) 668-8911	328	8	41.0	8.8%	113 (34.5%)	22 (6.7%)	165 (50.3%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.7%)	27.7	1723^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	23.1%		28.6	1686^th of 2258 public elementary schools	25.3%	37	50.0	57.0	56.0	70.0	35.0	39.0	41.0	59.0	41.0	$8,126	$173	$7,952
Enterprise Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	211 Main St	Enterprise	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 668-3500	544	39	13.9	59.0%	245 (45.0%)	66 (12.1%)	198 (36.4%)	10 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	21 (3.9%)	52.5	1085^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.6%		57.2	943^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	58.2%	142	55.0	64.0	57.0		59.0	66.0	69.0		61.0	$11,793	$1,083	$10,711
Discovery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	975 Abagail Dr	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 860-3300	653	36	18.2	68.0%	232 (35.5%)	63 (9.6%)	320 (49.0%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (4.7%)	23.6	1827^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.4%		41.1	1325^th of 2258 public elementary schools	41.3%	502	54.0	40.0	42.0		56.0	58.0	43.0		39.0	$11,623	$1,532	$10,091
Debary Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	88 W Highbanks Rd	Debary	32713	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 668-3530	780	51	15.2	31.5%	505 (64.7%)	50 (6.4%)	169 (21.7%)	25 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.0%)	80.9	366^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.7%		76.7	482^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	78.7%	116	70.0	75.0	73.0		74.0	81.0	77.0		80.0	$10,027	$420	$9,608
Spirit Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Meadowlark Dr	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7280	691	46	15.1	61.6%	198 (28.7%)	71 (10.3%)	370 (53.5%)	14 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.2%)	36.7	1486^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.7%		46.5	1194^th of 2258 public elementary schools	47.1%	292	52.0	42.0	61.0		46.0	49.0	55.0		70.0	$11,561	$1,188	$10,373
Manatee Cove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	734 W Ohio Ave	Orange City	32763	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 775-5200	787	49	16.0	58.7%	330 (41.9%)	98 (12.5%)	295 (37.5%)	12 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.4%)	31.5	1636^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.0%		47.4	1175^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.0%	461	48.0	55.0	43.0		53.0	60.0	46.0		55.0	$10,214	$829	$9,386
Forest Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Doyle Rd	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 860-6600	571	37	15.4	58.3%	216 (37.8%)	67 (11.7%)	256 (44.8%)	10 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.7%)	49.1	1163^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	48.1%		52.2	1065^th of 2258 public elementary schools	52.8%	98	66.0	54.0	59.0		58.0	60.0	63.0		62.0	$11,314	$877	$10,438
Orange City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 E University Ave	Orange City	32763	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 575-4215	594	42	14.1	66.8%	311 (52.4%)	68 (11.4%)	168 (28.3%)	11 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.9%)	28.8	1697^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.2%		30.4	1633^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	27.7%	64	55.0	45.0	47.0		56.0	51.0	49.0		50.0	$10,737	$1,050	$9,688
Timbercrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2401 Eustace Ave	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7262	730	47	15.5	52.9%	303 (41.5%)	86 (11.8%)	290 (39.7%)	7 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.6%)	64.5	771^st of 2240 public elementary schools	65.6%		66.7	720^th of 2258 public elementary schools	68.1%	51	68.0	58.0	64.0		72.0	80.0	60.0		69.0	$10,716	$854	$9,861
Deltona Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2022 Adelia Blvd	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7015	731	54	13.5	63.3%	229 (31.3%)	94 (12.9%)	366 (50.1%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (4.1%)	49.5	1152^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	48.6%		48	1158^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.7%	6	66.0	49.0	65.0		65.0	61.0	57.0		56.0	$12,477	$1,114	$11,362

Frequently Asked Questions about The Reading Edge Academy

What district is The Reading Edge Academy in?

Volusia

What is the racial makeup of The Reading Edge Academy?

Students at The Reading Edge Academy are 50% Hispanic, 34% White, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend The Reading Edge Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 328 students attended The Reading Edge Academy.

Is The Reading Edge Academy a good school?

The Reading Edge Academy ranks in the bottom 23.1% of Florida elementary schools.

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