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Samsula Academy

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Samsula Academy ranks 1045 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-5

1045^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 53% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Samsula Academy is a small, rural K-5 school in New Smyrna Beach, FL, serving just 151 students as part of the Volusia district. This school stands out for its very low percentage of students from low-income backgrounds (only 6.62% qualify for free/reduced lunch), which is far lower than nearby schools like Sweetwater Elementary School (31.93%) or Cypress Creek Elementary School (over 49%). However, despite this advantage, Samsula Academy has seen a dramatic drop in its state ranking, falling from a 4-star school (79th percentile) in 2023-2024 to a 2-star school (38th percentile) in 2024-2025.

The recent decline appears to be driven by a single weak cohort of students rather than a systemic issue. In 2024-2025, the 5th-grade class struggled significantly, with only 29% proficient in math and 38% in science, compared to the 3rd-grade class which performed well (64% in math). This "cohort effect" is more pronounced at Samsula because of its tiny enrollment—just 151 students—making year-to-year data highly volatile. For context, nearby Sweetwater Elementary School (617 students) shows much more stable performance and a 5-star rating, partly due to its lower student-to-teacher ratio (14.6 vs. Samsula's 21.5).

Two other concerns stand out for parents. First, chronic absenteeism at Samsula Academy has risen sharply from 11.6% in 2019-2020 to 27.2% in 2023-2024, now higher than several high-performing neighbors like Sweetwater Elementary School (13.2%) and Cypress Creek Elementary School (17.4%). Second, the school's high student-to-teacher ratio of 21.5 is much higher than the average of 14-15 at surrounding schools, which may limit individualized attention. The good news is that 2025-2026 data shows the weaker cohort has moved on, and the new 5th grade is performing better (56% in math, 50% in science), suggesting the school may be on a path to recovery if it can address these operational challenges.

151

Students ?

21.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,145

Per pupil spending ?

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

248 N Samsula Dr
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

(386) 423-6650

District: Volusia

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Two or more races:

4.0%

African American:

2.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 89th percentile in 2016 → 53rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (53rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 36 percentile points since 2016

!Science scores 10 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg62%

Florida avg62%

1,045^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 47%▼ down 35 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to top 47% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	53.9	1045 of 2240	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	38.6	1399 of 2258	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	77.2	473 of 2256	79.0%	★★★★☆
2023	73.7	541 of 2240	75.8%	★★★★☆
2022	61.7	802 of 2219	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.1	755 of 2247	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.7	923 of 2182	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.3	673 of 2118	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	72.0	575 of 2112	72.8%	★★★★☆
2016	86.2	238 of 2087	88.6%	★★★★☆
2014	70.7	561 of 2064	72.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math66%~ state avg

English Language Arts64%+4 vs state

Science50%-10 vs state

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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
Samsula Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	248 N Samsula Dr	New Smyrna Beach	32168	Volusia County	Volusia	Yes	No	No	No	(386) 423-6650	151	7	21.5	6.6%	137 (90.7%)	4 (2.6%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)	53.9	1045^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.3%		38.6	1399^th of 2258 public elementary schools	38.0%	354	82.0	65.0	38.0	82.0	55.0	56.0	50.0	$12,145	$408	$11,738
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
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
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
Chisholm Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	557 Ronnoc Ln	New Smyrna Beach	32168	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 426-7340	479	34	14.0	50.3%	341 (71.2%)	44 (9.2%)	49 (10.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.6%)	83.1	307^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.3%		82.4	358^th of 2258 public elementary schools	84.1%	51	74.0	83.0	75.0	78.0	78.0	81.0	73.0	$11,624	$828	$10,796
Read-Pattillo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 6th St	New Smyrna Beach	32168	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 426-7400	369	25	15.0	55.8%	258 (69.9%)	48 (13.0%)	30 (8.1%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.3%)	59.6	888^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.4%		68	691^st of 2258 public elementary schools	69.4%	197	67.0	63.0	55.0	70.0	62.0	63.0	78.0	$11,424	$443	$10,980
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
Edgewater Public School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 S Old County Rd	Edgewater	32132	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 426-7300	439	32	13.8	56.5%	345 (78.6%)	35 (8.0%)	25 (5.7%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.4%)	58	934^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.3%		67.9	693^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	69.3%	241	55.0	53.0	55.0	63.0	69.0	88.0	80.0	$15,062	$1,259	$13,803
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Samsula Academy

What district is Samsula Academy in?

Volusia

What is the racial makeup of Samsula Academy?

Students at Samsula Academy are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Samsula Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 151 students attended Samsula Academy.

Is Samsula Academy a good school?

Samsula Academy ranks 1045^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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