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Deland Middle School vs. River Springs Middle School

Should you attend Deland Middle School or River Springs Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Deland Middle School
1400 Aquarius Ave
Deland, FL 32724
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
River Springs Middle School
900 W Ohio Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,063 students in grades 6-8, Deland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,188 students in grades 6-8, River Springs Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,063 students
1,188 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Deland Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at River Springs Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Deland Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at River Springs Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Deland Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at River Springs Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Deland Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Volusia School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at River Springs Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Volusia School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2871 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#1989 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Deland Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of River Springs Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
49%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Deland Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Volusia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Springs Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Volusia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Deland Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Volusia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Springs Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Volusia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Deland Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Volusia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Springs Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Volusia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Deland Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of River Springs Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
346
396
Grade 7 Students
350
405
Grade 8 Students
367
387

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Deland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Volusia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at River Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Volusia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Deland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Volusia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at River Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Volusia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
15%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Deland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Volusia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at River Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Volusia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
46%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Deland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Volusia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at River Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Volusia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Deland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Volusia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at River Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Volusia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Deland Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Volusia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of River Springs Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Volusia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Deland Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Volusia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at River Springs Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Volusia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Deland Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Volusia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at River Springs Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Volusia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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