Summary:
The 32724 zip code area in Florida is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in this area face significant challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism and economic need, a few standout institutions demonstrate the potential for success with the right support and interventions.
Deland High School is the largest school in the area, with 2,869 students, and it has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the top 40% of Florida high schools. The school's graduation rate of 89.7% is above the state average. In contrast, Deland Middle School has strong performance on end-of-course exams, with 77% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 90% proficiency in Geometry, well above district and state averages, but its overall SchoolDigger rating is only 1-star.
The data also reveals significant economic challenges in the area, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranging from 51.03% at Deland High School to 75.43% at Blue Lake Elementary School. This high level of economic need likely contributes to the consistently high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, which average 31.4%, significantly higher than the state average. While higher per-student spending does not necessarily translate to better academic performance, the data suggests that targeted interventions and support, tailored to the specific needs of each school, could be more effective in improving educational outcomes for students in the Volusia district.
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