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George W. Marks Elementary School

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George W. Marks Elementary School ranks 1189 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

1189^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 47% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

George W. Marks Elementary School is a K-5 public school in Deland, FL, serving 780 students within the Volusia County School District, where it stands out for achieving solid academic results despite serving a community with moderate economic diversity (57% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch).

What makes this school particularly noteworthy is its consistent performance in a challenging environment. While nearby schools like Edith I. Starke Elementary School and Blue Lake Elementary School struggle with lower state rankings and higher poverty rates, George W. Marks maintains proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math that are competitive with district and state averages. The school also excels in keeping students in class, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 27.2% that is significantly better than the district average of 34.1% and rates at nearby schools like Orange City Elementary School (35.2%) and Edith I. Starke Elementary School (39.9%). This strong attendance culture suggests a positive and engaging school environment.

Interestingly, George W. Marks shows a clear strength in ELA, with 3rd and 5th-grade scores (62%) at or above state averages, while its Math scores (62%, 63%, 58%) consistently trail state benchmarks—a potential area for growth. The school also shines in 5th-grade Science, where it has historically outperformed both the district and state. While the nearby Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts serves a more affluent population and achieves top-tier results, George W. Marks provides a stable, reliable option for families, achieving better outcomes with lower per-student spending ($10,836) than some higher-funded peers. This makes it a smart choice for parents seeking a well-rounded, community-focused elementary school in Deland.

780

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,836

Per pupil spending ?

57.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1000 N Garfield Ave
Deland, FL 32724

(386) 822-6630

District: Volusia

Students who attend George W. Marks Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Deland Middle School
High:	Deland High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.5%

Hispanic:

36.7%

African American:

7.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 61st percentile in 2016 → 47th in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg62%

Florida avg62%

1,189^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 47%▼ down 14 pts since 2016

From top 39% (2016) to bottom 47% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

29^th 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	48.2	1189 of 2240	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	55.9	977 of 2258	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.4	1190 of 2256	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.4	984 of 2240	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.9	1159 of 2219	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.3	1019 of 2247	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.6	1111 of 2182	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.6	1137 of 2118	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	54.1	961 of 2112	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.9	821 of 2087	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	66.3	670 of 2064	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.1	858 of 2029	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	59.0	816 of 1984	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	46.7	1130 of 1985	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	58.5	849 of 1919	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.2	790 of 1847	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	68.6	573 of 1789	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	66.1	637 of 1786	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	63.8	625 of 1688	63.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math61%-3 vs state

English Language Arts60%~ state avg

Science55%-5 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Instead of focusing on fixing problems that matter like the terrible pick up line, the staff rather harass you about parking on the other side where there are no 30 minute lines and tell you not to drop your child off on that side because that whole parking lot with cars parked in it (as we speak) is strictly for the school buses (ironic). Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)							FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th 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
George W. Marks Elementary School	Public	K-5	1000 N Garfield Ave	Deland	32724	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 822-6630	780	51	15.2	57.2%	394 (50.5%)	61 (7.8%)	286 (36.7%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.0%)	48.2	1189^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.9%		55.9	977^th of 2258 public elementary schools	56.7%	212	62.0	55.0	62.0					62.0	63.0	58.0				55.0					$10,836	$846	$9,991
Blue Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	282 N Blue Lake Ave	Deland	32724	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 822-6760	524	35	15.1	65.1%	179 (34.2%)	101 (19.3%)	212 (40.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.3%)	32.7	1596^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.8%		32.1	1585^th of 2258 public elementary schools	29.8%	11	56.0	51.0	44.0					52.0	55.0	49.0				59.0					$12,679	$1,558	$11,121
Edith I. Starke Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	730 S Parsons Ave	Deland	32720	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 943-7950	270	16	17.3	79.6%	47 (17.4%)	87 (32.2%)	125 (46.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.7%)	32.7	1595^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.8%		36.5	1466^th of 2258 public elementary schools	35.1%	129	43.0	51.0	59.0					51.0	57.0	50.0				58.0					$14,385	$2,059	$12,327
Citrus Grove Elementary School	Public	K-5	729 Hazen Rd	Deland	32720	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 626-0053	729	46	16.0	52.9%	388 (53.2%)	97 (13.3%)	162 (22.2%)	23 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	57 (7.8%)	51.2	1108^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.5%		60.4	874^th of 2258 public elementary schools	61.3%	234	58.0	53.0	60.0					68.0	57.0	65.0				69.0					$10,864	$861	$10,003
Woodward Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 S Woodward Ave	Deland	32720	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 740-7910	532	37	14.3	63.2%	243 (45.7%)	105 (19.7%)	141 (26.5%)	12 (2.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.1%)	44.9	1274^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.1%		38.5	1401^st of 2258 public elementary schools	38.0%	127	45.0	60.0	54.0					56.0	64.0	65.0				63.0					$12,068	$907	$11,161
Freedom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1395 S Blue Lake Ave	Deland	32724	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 943-7670	786	48	16.3	49.9%	358 (45.5%)	146 (18.6%)	205 (26.1%)	22 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (6.9%)	57.9	936^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.2%		54	1015^th of 2258 public elementary schools	55.0%	79	57.0	61.0	59.0					69.0	71.0	65.0				67.0					$9,820	$479	$9,341
Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts	Public, Charter	K-8	565 S Lakeview Dr	Lake Helen	32744	Volusia County	Volusia	Yes	No	No	No	(386) 228-3900	947	50	18.9	33.8%	621 (65.6%)	46 (4.9%)	213 (22.5%)	23 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	40 (4.2%)	71	608^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.9%		71.8	587^th of 2258 public elementary schools	74.0%	21	69.0	73.0	66.0	71.0	63.0	61.0	100.0	79.0	78.0	66.0	70.0	61.0	73.0	68.0	71.0	99.0	100.0	83.0	$7,341	$674	$6,667
Louise S. McInnis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5175 Us Highway 17	De Leon Springs	32130	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 943-6384	358	26	13.7	69.6%	124 (34.6%)	13 (3.6%)	212 (59.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	44.3	1289^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.5%		41.2	1320^th of 2258 public elementary schools	41.5%	31	56.0	51.0	51.0					68.0	63.0	58.0				58.0					$12,781	$1,172	$11,610
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
Volusia Pines Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 E Kicklighter Rd	Lake Helen	32744	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 228-1125	477	31	15.3	56.2%	218 (45.7%)	66 (13.8%)	168 (35.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.8%)	66.9	706^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.5%		56.7	955^th of 2258 public elementary schools	57.7%	249	63.0	53.0	70.0					69.0	64.0	80.0				81.0					$11,307	$744	$10,562

Frequently Asked Questions about George W. Marks Elementary School

Is George W. Marks Elementary School a good school?

George W. Marks Elementary School ranks 1189^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of George W. Marks Elementary School attend?

Students who attend George W. Marks Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Deland Middle School
High : Deland High School

What is the racial makeup of George W. Marks Elementary School?

Students at George W. Marks Elementary School are 51% White, 37% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is George W. Marks Elementary School in?

Volusia

How many students attend George W. Marks Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 780 students attended George W. Marks Elementary School.

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