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Sweetwater Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

85^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Sweetwater Elementary School in Port Orange, FL, is a top-performing public school serving 617 students in grades PK through 5 within the Volusia district, consistently earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 5-8% of all elementary schools in Florida for the past decade.

Sweetwater stands out for its exceptional academic proficiency, with math scores reaching 90-91% and English Language Arts scores hitting 85-88% in 3rd and 4th grades—roughly 25-30 percentage points above state averages. Its 5th-grade science proficiency of 85% is also 25 points higher than the state average. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 13.2%, less than half the district average of 34.1%. While nearby Cypress Creek Elementary is a strong 4-star school with similar demographics, Sweetwater’s performance is in a different tier, ranking 85th out of 2,240 schools statewide compared to Cypress Creek’s 358th place. Other nearby schools like South Daytona Elementary and Sugar Mill Elementary trail significantly in both ranking and test scores.

One interesting finding is a consistent dip in 5th-grade English Language Arts scores (73% in 2025-2026) compared to earlier grades, though still well above state averages. Additionally, Sweetwater’s per-student spending of $11,178 is lower than some peers like Spruce Creek Elementary ($12,401) and Horizon Elementary ($12,301), suggesting its success is driven more by high family engagement, strong attendance, and effective instruction than by higher funding. With only 31.93% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, Sweetwater serves a relatively affluent community, creating a supportive environment where academic focus thrives.

617

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,178

Per pupil spending ?

31.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5800 Victoria Gardens Blvd
Port Orange, FL 32127

(386) 322-7530

District: Volusia

Students who attend Sweetwater Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Silver Sands Middle School
High:	Atlantic High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.3%

Hispanic:

8.9%

Two or more races:

5.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2016 → 96th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (86% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Volusia

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school86%

District avg62%

Florida avg62%

85^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 8% (2016) to top 4% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd 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	92.4	85 of 2240	96.2%	★★★★★
2025	91.7	112 of 2258	95.0%	★★★★★
2024	90.5	160 of 2256	92.9%	★★★★★
2023	91.5	127 of 2240	94.3%	★★★★★
2022	92.6	106 of 2219	95.2%	★★★★★
2021	92.1	118 of 2247	94.7%	★★★★★
2019	91.3	121 of 2182	94.5%	★★★★★
2018	92.3	94 of 2118	95.6%	★★★★★
2017	93.3	70 of 2112	96.7%	★★★★★
2016	88.6	177 of 2087	91.5%	★★★★★
2014	87.4	208 of 2064	89.9%	★★★★☆
2013	85.4	235 of 2029	88.4%	★★★★☆
2012	85.7	222 of 1984	88.8%	★★★★☆
2011	85.7	201 of 1985	89.9%	★★★★☆
2010	85.7	201 of 1919	89.5%	★★★★☆
2009	88.5	134 of 1847	92.7%	★★★★★
2008	83.0	250 of 1789	86.0%	★★★★☆
2007	83.1	257 of 1786	85.6%	★★★★☆
2006	82.4	255 of 1688	84.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math90%+26 vs state

Science85%+25 vs state

English Language Arts82%+22 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Sunday, June 11, 2017

This is the best school in the area hands down.
I have 2 children going there and it does not disappoint. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, July 18, 2012

This is by far the best elementary school in Volusia County. Mrs. Miller has been so outstanding as the principal of this school. She has put together a team of teachers and staff that really love the kids and their jobs. I couldn't be any happier having my children there. I moved to my house specifically to be zoned for this school. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Having moved around a lot, my oldest son has been to many elementary schools. Sweetwater is the best one by far. The whole faculty cares about the success and safety of the students. I would recommend this elementary school to any parent that wants the best for their child. 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)	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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sweetwater Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5800 Victoria Gardens Blvd	Port Orange	32127	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 322-7530	617	42	14.6	31.9%	483 (78.3%)	26 (4.2%)	55 (8.9%)	19 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	31 (5.0%)	92.4	85^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.2%		91.7	112^th of 2258 public elementary schools	95.0%	27	85.0	88.0	73.0	91.0	90.0	90.0	85.0	$11,178	$545	$10,633
Spruce Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	642 Taylor Rd	Port Orange	32127	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 322-6200	726	52	13.9	49.2%	508 (70.0%)	30 (4.1%)	101 (13.9%)	37 (5.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (6.3%)	80.7	372^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	83.4%		78.5	440^th of 2258 public elementary schools	80.5%	68	75.0	70.0	73.0	78.0	81.0	77.0	75.0	$12,401	$1,026	$11,373
Horizon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4751 Hidden Lake Dr	Port Orange	32129	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 756-7150	618	48	12.8	51.3%	359 (58.1%)	108 (17.5%)	80 (12.9%)	22 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.9%)	72.7	558^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.1%		71.8	586^th of 2258 public elementary schools	74.0%	28	76.0	57.0	73.0	76.0	68.0	74.0	76.0	$12,301	$1,043	$11,259
Sugar Mill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 Charles St	Port Orange	32129	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 756-7130	526	37	14.2	60.8%	374 (71.1%)	36 (6.8%)	63 (12.0%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (8.2%)	47.5	1212^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.9%		51.3	1083^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	52.0%	129	59.0	54.0	62.0	64.0	57.0	57.0	62.0	$11,490	$833	$10,656
Cypress Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6100 S Williamson Blvd	Port Orange	32128	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 322-5162	761	46	16.5	31.7%	554 (72.8%)	49 (6.4%)	63 (8.3%)	48 (6.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.0%)	81.1	358^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.0%		82.1	364^th of 2258 public elementary schools	83.9%	6	74.0	70.0	77.0	80.0	78.0	75.0	76.0	$10,662	$592	$10,071
Port Orange Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	402 Dunlawton Ave	Port Orange	32127	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 756-7100	346	24	14.4	59.8%	251 (72.5%)	16 (4.6%)	37 (10.7%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (11.0%)	73.8	535^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.1%		77.1	469^th of 2258 public elementary schools	79.2%	66	69.0	64.0	68.0	77.0	74.0	69.0	84.0	$10,794	$409	$10,385
South Daytona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Elizabeth Pl	South Daytona	32119	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 756-7180	794	53	14.9	72.3%	321 (40.4%)	230 (29.0%)	146 (18.4%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (11.1%)	24.8	1795^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.9%		33.1	1553^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	31.2%	242	51.0	39.0	56.0	54.0	35.0	49.0	50.0	$10,228	$1,106	$9,122
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2745 S Peninsula Dr	Daytona Beach	32118	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 756-7280	342	24	14.5	60.8%	214 (62.6%)	28 (8.2%)	57 (16.7%)	6 (1.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (10.2%)	53.1	1069^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.3%		40.9	1329^th of 2258 public elementary schools	41.1%	260	74.0	58.0	57.0	74.0	58.0	52.0	63.0	$11,897	$617	$11,280
DME Academy	Private, Nonsectarian	9-12	2441 Bellevue Ave	Daytona Beach	32114	Volusia County		(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(386) 271-3378																			(n/a)
Turie T. Small Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	800 South St	Daytona Beach	32114	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 239-6340	597	31	19.2	91.0%	36 (6.0%)	437 (73.2%)	72 (12.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.0%)	10.7	2130^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.9%		13.5	2067^th of 2258 public elementary schools	8.5%	63	26.0	21.0	47.0	32.0	35.0	45.0	42.0	$9,913	$1,015	$8,899

Frequently Asked Questions about Sweetwater Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Sweetwater Elementary School?

Students at Sweetwater Elementary School are 78% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

What district is Sweetwater Elementary School in?

Volusia

How many students attend Sweetwater Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 617 students attended Sweetwater Elementary School.

Is Sweetwater Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Sweetwater Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 85^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Sweetwater Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sweetwater Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Silver Sands Middle School
High : Atlantic High School

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