At a glance
Reported students
922
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida middle enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 579 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
618
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School: 922 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
18.3:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 952
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63.51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Daytona Beach. It is one of 86 current school records connected to Volusia. NCES reports 922 students for 2024–25.
Among 579 middle schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 808 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, close to the Florida median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.3%) and Black (26.5%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.3%
- Hispanic11.5%
- Black26.5%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Volusia
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Heritage Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
932 reported students
Galaxy Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
939 reported students
Campbell Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
962 reported students
Ormond Beach Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,007 reported students
New Smyrna Beach Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,036 reported students
Deland Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,059 reported students
Public schools near David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Elementary School Elementary · Volusia | PK–05 | 774 | 1.8 mi |
| Halifax Behavioral Services Other · Volusia | PK–12 | 9 | 2.4 mi |
| Tomoka Elementary School Elementary · Volusia | PK–05 | 652 | 2.4 mi |
| Ormond Beach Middle School Middle · Volusia | 06–08 | 1,007 | 4.9 mi |
| Campbell Middle School Middle · Volusia | 06–08 | 962 | 4.9 mi |
| Silver Sands Middle School Middle · Volusia | 06–08 | 1,199 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
What grades does David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School serve?
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Volusia.
How many students attend David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School?
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School reported 922 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 579 Florida middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 952 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 922 students and 50.31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Volusia attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School in?
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School is part of Volusia, based in Deland, FL, which operates 86 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Westside Elementary School (1.8 mi), Halifax Behavioral Services (2.4 mi), Tomoka Elementary School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.