Summary:
In zip code 32738, there is one middle school, Heritage Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Deltona, Florida, as part of the Volusia County school district.
Heritage Middle School presents a unique "two-schools" dynamic. On one hand, it excels in advanced coursework, achieving a 100% proficiency rate in Geometry and 89% in Algebra 1, far exceeding state averages. On the other hand, the school struggles significantly in standard grade-level subjects, particularly in 7th grade, where only 22% of students are proficient in Math (compared to 53% statewide) and 40% in English Language Arts (compared to 62% statewide). This stark contrast suggests that while the school effectively prepares a select group of high-achieving students, the majority of its 932 students are not meeting grade-level benchmarks. The school's state ranking has also declined slightly over the past three years, now sitting at the 32nd percentile with a 2-star rating.
Key concerns for parents include a high chronic absenteeism rate of 36%, which is above both district and state averages and likely contributes to lower core subject scores. The school spends $9,895 per student, but the return on investment in core academics appears low given the proficiency gaps. While 8th grade Science (60%) outperforms the state average, and 6th grade ELA showed improvement to 51%, the dramatic drop in 7th grade Math and Civics (58% vs. 77% state average) indicates inconsistent year-over-year growth. With 54.94% of students economically disadvantaged, Heritage Middle School is a school of extremes—strong in advanced math but needing significant intervention in foundational subjects and attendance.
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