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David C. Hinson Senior Middle School

Q: Is David C. Hinson Senior Middle School a good school?

David C. Hinson Senior Middle School ranks 631 st of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

631^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,205 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 48% of Florida middle schools

Summary

David C. Hinson Senior Middle School is a public middle school in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving 902 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Volusia District, which is ranked 28 out of 67 districts in Florida and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

David C. Hinson Senior Middle School consistently outperforms the Volusia District and Florida state averages in various standardized test scores, including EOC/Algebra 1, EOC/Geometry, and Statewide Science/Science for 8th grade. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 85% proficiency in EOC/Algebra 1, compared to 54% for Volusia and 60% for Florida. The school also performs well in FAST/English Language Arts and FAST/Math, with several grade levels exceeding the district and state averages. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.7% to 34.1% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools in the Volusia District, such as New Smyrna Beach Middle School, Creekside Middle School, Silver Sands Middle School, Ormond Beach Middle School, and Campbell Middle School, David C. Hinson Senior Middle School generally outperforms these schools in academic metrics, including standardized test scores and EOC exams. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rates are on par with the nearby schools, indicating a broader challenge in the district.

922

Students ?

18.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,448

Per pupil spending ?

53.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1860 N Clyde Morris Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32117

(386) 258-4682

District: Volusia

Students who attend David C. Hinson Senior Middle School usually attend:

High:

Mainland High School

Feeder schools for David C. Hinson Senior Middle School:

Elementary:	Champion Elementary School
	Pathways Elementary School
	Tomoka Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.3%

African American:

26.5%

Hispanic:

11.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 75th percentile in 2014 → 48th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 27 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school58%

District avg55%

Florida avg58%

631^st of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 48%▼ down 28 pts since 2016

From top 24% (2016) to bottom 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 12Middle Schools in the Volusia

28^th of 67Volusia 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
2025	47.4	631 of 1205	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.7	575 of 1196	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.9	540 of 1177	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.1	603 of 1148	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.5	534 of 1136	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.4	477 of 1099	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.6	368 of 1035	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.0	439 of 1031	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	73.4	241 of 997	75.8%	★★★★☆
2014	72.6	248 of 999	75.2%	★★★★☆
2013	74.7	220 of 956	77.0%	★★★★☆
2012	74.3	218 of 897	75.7%	★★★★☆
2011	71.1	254 of 891	71.5%	★★★★☆
2010	74.1	211 of 839	74.9%	★★★★☆
2009	81.2	122 of 780	84.4%	★★★★☆
2008	79.8	130 of 740	82.4%	★★★★☆
2007	76.4	152 of 736	79.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Geometry94%+39 vs state

Algebra 185%+25 vs state

Civics66%-5 vs state

Science58%+9 vs state

English Language Arts53%-4 vs state

Math51%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
David C. Hinson Senior Middle School	Public	6-8	1860 N Clyde Morris Blvd	Daytona Beach	32117	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 258-4682	922	50	18.3	53.3%	436 (47.3%)	244 (26.5%)	106 (11.5%)	53 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	82 (8.9%)	47.4	631^st of 1205 public middle schools	47.6%		50.7	575^th of 1196 public middle schools	51.9%	56	57.0	51.0	51.0	56.0	35.0	54.0	58.0	85.0	94.0	66.0	$9,448	$630	$8,819
Campbell Middle School	Public	6-8	625 S Keech St	Daytona Beach	32114	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 258-4661	962	42	23.1	84.1%	122 (12.7%)	612 (63.6%)	155 (16.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	67 (7.0%)	21.8	980^th of 1205 public middle schools	18.7%		22.6	962^nd of 1196 public middle schools	19.6%	18	35.0	28.0	31.0	37.0	37.0	50.0	34.0	71.0		39.0	$9,472	$971	$8,501
Ormond Beach Middle School	Public	6-8	151 Domicilio Ave	Ormond Beach	32174	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 258-4667	1,007	54	18.6	50.1%	660 (65.5%)	157 (15.6%)	97 (9.6%)	19 (1.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (7.0%)	56.3	507^th of 1205 public middle schools	57.9%		65.1	384^th of 1196 public middle schools	67.9%	123	66.0	56.0	56.0	58.0	46.0	53.0	60.0	83.0	98.0	76.0	$9,457	$686	$8,772
Silver Sands Middle School	Public	6-8	1300 Herbert St	Port Orange	32129	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 322-6175	1,199	58	20.6	54.5%	704 (58.7%)	213 (17.8%)	145 (12.1%)	27 (2.3%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	105 (8.8%)	46.3	651^st of 1205 public middle schools	46.0%		54.2	528^th of 1196 public middle schools	55.9%	123	58.0	57.0	48.0	49.0	36.0	51.0	57.0	66.0	97.0	73.0	$9,212	$814	$8,399
Creekside Middle School	Public	6-8	6801 Airport Rd	Port Orange	32128	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 322-6155	1,120	56	19.9	31.6%	848 (75.7%)	54 (4.8%)	104 (9.3%)	49 (4.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	61 (5.4%)	71.2	315^th of 1205 public middle schools	73.9%		74.1	279^th of 1196 public middle schools	76.7%	36	61.0	67.0	78.0	66.0	49.0	73.0	69.0	94.0	99.0	85.0	$9,370	$625	$8,746
New Smyrna Beach Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 S Myrtle Ave	New Smyrna Beach	32168	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 424-2550	1,036	54	19.1	46.6%	822 (79.3%)	78 (7.5%)	63 (6.1%)	7 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	60 (5.8%)	52.7	552^nd of 1205 public middle schools	54.2%		50.3	586^th of 1196 public middle schools	51.0%	34	59.0	52.0	56.0	59.0	33.0	57.0	62.0	74.0	83.0	71.0	$9,913	$780	$9,132

Frequently Asked Questions about David C. Hinson Senior Middle School

How many students attend David C. Hinson Senior Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 922 students attended David C. Hinson Senior Middle School.

Is David C. Hinson Senior Middle School a good school?

David C. Hinson Senior Middle School ranks 631^st of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of David C. Hinson Senior Middle School attend?

Students who attend David C. Hinson Senior Middle School usually go on to attend Mainland High School

What is the racial makeup of David C. Hinson Senior Middle School?

Students at David C. Hinson Senior Middle School are 47% White, 26% African American, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

What district is David C. Hinson Senior Middle School in?

Volusia

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