Summary:
In zip code 32174, there is one middle school, Ormond Beach Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Ormond Beach, Florida, with a total enrollment of 1,007 students.
Ormond Beach Middle School is a school of contrasts, excelling in advanced math while facing challenges in on-grade-level subjects. The school is a standout for its exceptional performance in advanced coursework: in the 2025-2026 school year, 100% of students taking the Geometry EOC exam were proficient, and 78% were proficient in Algebra 1—both significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school struggles with on-grade-level math, particularly in 7th grade, where only 34% of students were proficient in 2025-2026, which is 19 points below the state average. The 6th-grade cohort is notably strong, outperforming the state in both English Language Arts (69% vs. 62%) and Math (65% vs. 60%).
Despite these bright spots, the school's overall state ranking has been steadily declining over the past three years, dropping from the 68th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 55th percentile in 2025-2026. A critical issue is chronic absenteeism, with 32.2% of students missing 10% or more of the school year—higher than the state average of 31.4%. This likely contributes to the school's struggles in on-grade-level subjects and its declining ranking. The school serves a diverse economic population, with 50.15% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and spends $9,457 per student. For parents, this school offers strong advanced math programs but may require attention to support for 7th graders and addressing chronic absenteeism.
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