The Reading Edge Academy

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The Reading Edge Academy ranks 1307 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

The Reading Edge Academy is a public charter elementary school in Debary, Florida, serving 309 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Volusia school district, which is ranked 36 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Reading Edge Academy has a more diverse student population compared to nearby public schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (41.42%) and a lower percentage of White students (44.01%). The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 789 out of 2,112 Florida elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 1,307 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school has experienced a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 10.0% in 2018-2019 to 18.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state and district averages. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the Volusia district and Florida state averages, though its 5th-grade Science proficiency (61%) was higher than the district (58%) and state (53%) averages in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby public schools, The Reading Edge Academy's performance is mixed. While it outperforms some schools in certain subject areas and grade levels, it generally lags behind the top-performing schools in the district, such as Debary Elementary School. The Reading Edge Academy also has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 0.97% to 8.73% over the past few years, significantly lower than the nearby public schools. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased from $7,240 in 2020-2021 to $8,892 in 2022-2023, which is lower than the spending at some of the nearby public schools, and its student-teacher ratio has increased from 14.4 in 2020-2021 to 22 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the ratios at the nearby public schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

2975 Enterprise Rd
Debary, FL 32713

(386) 668-8911

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
1307^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,892

Student/teacher ratio: 36.8

Number of students: 295

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.1%

White:

39.7%

African American:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The Reading Edge Academy ranks worse than 57.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 33^rd among 48 ranked elementary schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.22. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.1%), White (39.7%), African American (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Reading Edge Academy is 36.8. 47 elementary schools in the Volusia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare The Reading Edge Academy employs 8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Reading Edge Academy is $8,892. 43 elementary schools in the Volusia School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

The Reading Edge Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Volusia:

SchoolDigger ranks Volusia 36^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The Reading Edge Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	38.20	1090^th	1688	35.4%
2007	52.73	902^nd	1786	49.5%
2008	34.10	1260^th	1789	29.6%
2009	42.31	1146^th	1847	38.0%
2010	41.63	1200^th	1919	37.5%
2011	42.89	1206^th	1985	39.2%
2012	41.41	1195^th	1984	39.8%
2013	49.36	1022^nd	2029	49.6%
2014	41.96	1204^th	2064	41.7%
2016	59.08	843^rd	2087	59.6%
2017	62.03	789^th	2112	62.6%
2018	50.72	1037^th	2118	51.0%
2019	56.69	924^th	2182	57.7%
2021	56.57	952^nd	2247	57.6%
2022	44.59	1208^th	2219	45.6%
2023	61.38	806^th	2240	64.0%
2024	41.22	1307^th	2256	42.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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50%

Reviews:

by a citizen
Sunday, August 16, 2015

Principal is there not more than half time. The school dropped 177 spots in the state rankings this past year and now ranks in the bottom half of all elementary schools in the state of Florida. At one time it was ranked among the best In my opinion, It needs a principal who will be there all of the time and provide the leadership and direction which the school and its students and teachers desperately need. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 12, 2015

I randomly came in to take a tour of this school, and talk to their assistant principal regarding my reasons for changing schools for my child. I was impressed by her genuine caring personality. Within days of starting kindergarten at Reading Edge, I saw a complete transformation of my child's perspective on learning, as well as his behavior. I am so impressed and thankful for my child's teacher, assistant teacher and all of the staff at Reading Edge. I could not have dreamed up a better school. I wholeheartedly recommend Reading Edge with the utmost confidence. They are wonderful! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, January 5, 2015

Desparately needs new leadership Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 17, 2011

This school is very family friendly. The teachers go out of their way to always help the student. Great communication!!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for The Reading Edge Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	96	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
2000	126	5	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
2001	145	14	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
2002	146	19	0	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
2003	146	19	0	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
2004	141	21	1	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	197
2005	134	18	1	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	190
2006	151	10	2	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
2007	112	14	2	48	0	n/a	n/a	25	201
2008	122	17	1	51	0	n/a	n/a	22	213
2009	247	13	3	54	2	n/a	n/a	24	343
2010	266	22	5	70	4	n/a	n/a	19	386
2011	288	33	7	83	6	1	12	0	430
2012	150	31	5	97	3	1	10	0	297
2013	172	36	5	88	3	1	6	0	311
2014	170	42	3	88	1	2	6	0	312
2015	171	40	1	88	1	2	4	0	307
2016	191	38	1	69	0	2	3	0	304
2017	209	32	2	81	1	1	3	0	329
2018	179	42	2	76	0	2	8	0	309
2019	171	49	2	57	0	2	13	0	294
2020	151	44	2	50	0	1	12	0	260
2021	139	38	2	78	3	1	14	0	275
2022	145	21	1	115	1	0	20	0	303
2023	136	23	0	128	0	0	22	0	309
2024	117	21	2	139	0	0	16	0	295

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Reading Edge Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	101	0.0	0.0	27.7
2000	141	0.0	0.0	31.9
2001	168	0.0	0.0	46.4
2002	191	0.0	n/a	52.4
2003	191	0.0	n/a	52.4
2004	197	n/a	n/a	48.7
2005	190	0.0	n/a	44.2
2006	209	10.0	20.9	47.8
2007	201	13.0	15.5	55.7
2008	213	17.0	12.5	46.1
2009	343	35.4	10.7	41.7
2010	386	34.0	11.3	49.9
2011	430	17.0	25.2	50.5
2012	297	20.0	14.8	51.2
2013	311	23.0	13.5	29.3
2014	312	24.0	13.0	34
2015	307	17.0	18.0	9.4
2016	304	22.0	13.8	5.9
2017	329	n/a	n/a	7.3
2018	309	n/a	n/a	6.8
2019	294	n/a	n/a	8.2
2020	260	17.0	15.2	2.7
2021	275	19.0	14.4	8.7
2022	303	21.0	14.4	4
2023	309	14.0	22.0	1
2024	295	8.0	36.8	1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio The Reading Edge Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	101	0.0	0.0	27.7
2000	141	0.0	0.0	31.9
2001	168	0.0	0.0	46.4
2002	191	0.0	n/a	52.4
2003	191	0.0	n/a	52.4
2004	197	n/a	n/a	48.7
2005	190	0.0	n/a	44.2
2006	209	10.0	20.9	47.8
2007	201	13.0	15.5	55.7
2008	213	17.0	12.5	46.1
2009	343	35.4	10.7	41.7
2010	386	34.0	11.3	49.9
2011	430	17.0	25.2	50.5
2012	297	20.0	14.8	51.2
2013	311	23.0	13.5	29.3
2014	312	24.0	13.0	34
2015	307	17.0	18.0	9.4
2016	304	22.0	13.8	5.9
2017	329	n/a	n/a	7.3
2018	309	n/a	n/a	6.8
2019	294	n/a	n/a	8.2
2020	260	17.0	15.2	2.7
2021	275	19.0	14.4	8.7
2022	303	21.0	14.4	4
2023	309	14.0	22.0	1
2024	295	8.0	36.8	1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for The Reading Edge Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$6,099 (100.0%)	$6,099
2019	$13 (0.2%)	$6,590 (99.8%)	$6,604
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$7,591 (100.0%)	$7,591
2021	$174 (2.4%)	$7,066 (97.6%)	$7,240
2022	$403 (5.7%)	$6,613 (94.3%)	$7,016
2023	$997 (11.2%)	$7,895 (88.8%)	$8,892

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Reading Edge Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 924^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 806^th of 2240 Elementary schools	6.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (The Reading Edge Academy)	57	65	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	58	51	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (The Reading Edge Academy)	62	55	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (The Reading Edge Academy)	44	37	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	54	53	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (The Reading Edge Academy)	53	58	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	59	58	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (The Reading Edge Academy)	67	50	17%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	54	54
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (The Reading Edge Academy)	83	41	42%
5th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	54	50	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (The Reading Edge Academy)	73	55	18%
5th Grade Science (Volusia)	56	61	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	294	309	5.1%
African American	49	23	53.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	57	128	124.6%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	171	136	20.5%
Two or More Races	13	22	69.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.2%	1%	7.2%

Schools Near The Reading Edge Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The Reading Edge Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	2975 Enterprise Rd	Debary	32713	Volusia County	Volusia	Yes	No	No	No	(386) 668-8911	295	8	36.8	1.0%	117 (39.7%)	21 (7.1%)	139 (47.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.4%)	41.2	1307^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.1%		61.4	806^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.0%	501	52.0	50.0	61.0	35.0	39.0	52.0	61.0	$8,892	$997	$7,895
Enterprise Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	211 Main St	Enterprise	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 668-3500	594	43	13.8	74.2%	219 (36.9%)	97 (16.3%)	235 (39.6%)	14 (2.4%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	23 (3.9%)	46.2	1197^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.9%		60.5	827^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.1%	370	53.0	57.0	50.0	54.0	57.0	46.0	50.0	$10,349	$1,599	$8,749
Discovery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	975 Abagail Dr	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 860-3300	640	47	13.6	78.3%	272 (42.5%)	54 (8.4%)	271 (42.3%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (5.0%)	26.2	1734^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.1%		35.6	1454^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.1%	280	47.0	39.0	37.0	49.0	48.0	37.0	38.0	$10,538	$2,653	$7,886
Debary Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	88 W Highbanks Rd	Debary	32713	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 668-3530	921	58	15.8	38.8%	619 (67.2%)	47 (5.1%)	195 (21.2%)	23 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	33 (3.6%)	76.6	491^st of 2256 public elementary schools	78.2%		72.8	568^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.6%	77	70.0	57.0	62.0	75.0	65.0	73.0	71.0	$8,214	$1,125	$7,088
Spirit Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Meadowlark Dr	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7280	733	42	17.4	71.5%	220 (30.0%)	76 (10.4%)	377 (51.4%)	11 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.4%)	35.7	1469^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.9%		40.2	1331^st of 2240 public elementary schools	40.6%	138	44.0	48.0	44.0	47.0	47.0	41.0	57.0	$10,794	$1,904	$8,891
Manatee Cove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	734 W Ohio Ave	Orange City	32763	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 775-5200	810	55	14.8	65.1%	361 (44.6%)	107 (13.2%)	284 (35.1%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.3%)	32.2	1556^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.0%		36.6	1427^th of 2240 public elementary schools	36.3%	129	42.0	41.0	46.0	48.0	46.0	41.0	52.0	$9,272	$1,746	$7,527
Forest Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Doyle Rd	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 860-6600	457	38	12.0	63.7%	178 (38.9%)	51 (11.2%)	202 (44.2%)	8 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	43.7	1250^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.6%		52.6	1031^st of 2240 public elementary schools	54.0%	219	59.0	57.0	48.0	60.0	52.0	31.0	44.0	$11,678	$1,948	$9,731
Orange City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 E University Ave	Orange City	32763	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 775-5215	601	41	14.6	73.7%	343 (57.1%)	54 (9.0%)	168 (28.0%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.0%)	20.3	1892^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	16.1%		33.7	1499^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.1%	393	36.0	44.0	35.0	38.0	44.0	32.0	38.0	$8,788	$1,545	$7,244
Timbercrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2401 Eustace Ave	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7262	804	56	14.3	60.7%	331 (41.2%)	82 (10.2%)	330 (41.0%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.1%)	66.9	701^st of 2256 public elementary schools	68.9%		70.9	609^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.8%	92	66.0	57.0	60.0	66.0	68.0	59.0	57.0	$9,643	$1,541	$8,102
Deltona Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2022 Adelia Blvd	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7015	718	50	14.3	72.6%	231 (32.2%)	103 (14.3%)	342 (47.6%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.9%)	51.9	1047^th of 2256 public elementary schools	53.6%		56	948^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.7%	99	59.0	50.0	57.0	59.0	50.0	53.0	55.0	$11,425	$1,606	$9,820

Frequently Asked Questions about The Reading Edge Academy

Is The Reading Edge Academy a good school?

The Reading Edge Academy ranks 1307^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend The Reading Edge Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 295 students attended The Reading Edge Academy.

What is the racial makeup of The Reading Edge Academy?

Students at The Reading Edge Academy are 47% Hispanic, 40% White, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What district is The Reading Edge Academy in?

Volusia

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