Summary:
There are two public middle schools serving zip code 32725 in Deltona, Florida: Deltona Middle School and Galaxy Middle School, both part of the Volusia school district and serving grades 6-8 in an area where over half of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Deltona Middle School is the standout performer in the area, consistently ranking higher than Galaxy Middle School in state rankings and academic metrics. Deltona holds a 2-star rating (33rd percentile) compared to Galaxy’s 1-star rating (25th percentile), and its state rank has improved over recent years while Galaxy’s has declined. The most dramatic difference is in advanced math: Deltona achieved 100% proficiency on the Geometry EOC and 84% on Algebra 1, far exceeding district and state averages. Galaxy also performs well in these advanced courses (88% Geometry, 74% Algebra 1), but Deltona’s results are exceptional. However, both schools struggle with standard grade-level subjects, with proficiency rates in FAST Math and ELA for 8th graders (52% and 52% at Deltona; 44% and 40% at Galaxy) falling below state averages of 61% and 60%, respectively.
A major shared challenge is chronic absenteeism, which hovers around 36% at both schools—higher than the state average of 31.4%. This likely contributes to the below-average performance in core subjects. Interestingly, Galaxy Middle School spends slightly more per student ($9,655 vs. $9,434 at Deltona), yet Deltona outperforms it in nearly every metric. This suggests that factors like instructional strategies and school culture, rather than funding alone, drive the performance gap. For parents, Deltona Middle School offers a stronger academic environment, especially for students ready for advanced math, while both schools face significant work in improving foundational skills and attendance.
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