Summary:
The city of Debary, Florida, is served by three schools within the Volusia County school district, including two elementary schools and one alternative K-12 online school, with no traditional middle or high schools located within the city limits.
Debary Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 20% of Florida elementary schools. It leads the area with an average 75.7% proficiency rate across all subjects, the highest per-student spending at $10,027, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. In contrast, The Reading Edge Academy is the most challenged school, with a 1-star rating, an average proficiency of just 49.8%, and a staggering 41:1 student-teacher ratio. Volusia Online Learning-FLVS (Franchise) offers a mixed profile, boasting a high 94% graduation rate and low chronic absenteeism (10.1%), but its academic scores vary widely, from 95% proficiency in 3rd-grade ELA to just 44% in Algebra 1.
A key takeaway is the strong link between resources and performance: Debary Elementary’s higher funding and smaller class sizes correlate with its success, while The Reading Edge Academy’s low spending and extreme class sizes likely contribute to its struggles, despite having a very low rate of economic disadvantage. All three schools have chronic absenteeism rates well below the district and state averages, indicating strong community support for attendance. For parents, Debary Elementary is the clear academic anchor, while Volusia Online Learning may suit specific student needs, and The Reading Edge Academy faces significant operational challenges that families should investigate further.
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