Summary:
This analysis examines six elementary schools serving grades PK-5 in the 32725 zip code of Deltona, Florida, all part of the Volusia school district, which is ranked in the 51st percentile statewide.
Timbercrest Elementary School is the top performer in the area, consistently earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 66th percentile. It boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (22.6%) and the lowest percentage of students on free/reduced lunch (52.88%), while also spending the least per student ($10,716). In contrast, Discovery Elementary School is the lowest-ranked school, with a 1-star rating and the highest chronic absenteeism (37.9%), highest free/reduced lunch rate (67.99%), and highest student-teacher ratio (18.2). Enterprise Elementary School shows notable improvement, rising from the 47th to the 52nd percentile and earning a 3-star rating for the last two years. Spirit Elementary School presents an interesting anomaly: despite ranking in the 34th percentile overall and having the lowest 3rd-grade ELA (52%) and 4th-grade math (49%) scores, it achieves the highest 5th-grade science score (70%) in the area.
Key metrics reveal a wide range of performance. State rankings for 2025-2026 span from the 18th percentile (Discovery) to the 66th percentile (Timbercrest). Chronic absenteeism averages 29.4% across the area, below the district average of 34.1%. Spending per student varies from $10,716 at Timbercrest to $12,477 at Deltona Lakes Elementary School, which is a mid-to-low performer. The data shows a strong correlation between lower chronic absenteeism and higher academic performance, as well as between lower economic disadvantage and better outcomes. Notably, higher spending does not guarantee better results, as Timbercrest, the lowest spender, is the top performer. Additionally, math proficiency varies by grade, with Timbercrest excelling in early grades but dropping in 5th grade, while Enterprise shows the opposite trend.
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