What grades does SILVER SANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL serve?

As a Middle school, SILVER SANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL serves students in PORT ORANGE, FL. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is SILVER SANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL located?

You can find SILVER SANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL in PORT ORANGE, FL.

What is the student-teacher ratio at SILVER SANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL?

At SILVER SANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL, there are approximately 17.4 students for every teacher.

What schools are in PORT ORANGE, FL?

SILVER SANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL is among the schools serving PORT ORANGE, FL. The school is part of the local school system.

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SILVER SANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|PORT ORANGE, Florida|VOLUSIA

PORT ORANGE, FL 32129

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

1,099

Student:Teacher

17.4:1

Locale

Suburban

District

VOLUSIA

Econ. Disadvantaged

57.9%

Phone

(386)322-7550

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

52%

51th percentile in FL

Math Proficiency

50%

54th percentile in FL

Chronic Absenteeism

20.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

71 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.5:1

Near average in FL

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

72.57

97% fully certified

Counselors

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,727

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,029

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,617

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 20%State 32%Local 48%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

21.2%

Below 150% poverty line

4.2%

Unemployment rate

11.6%

Uninsured residents

8.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

12,460

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

11,938

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

6,038 (51%)

Autism

1,507 (13%)

Other Health Impairment

1,435 (12%)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,247 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

611 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

363 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,199

Current enrollment

Stable(-9% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 10, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Aug 10, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Volusia County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Volusia County Schools	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day No School - Volusia County Schools	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day No School - Volusia County Schools	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Volusia County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Volusia County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Volusia County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Volusia County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Volusia County Schools	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Volusia County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School - Volusia County Schools	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School - Volusia County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Volusia County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Volusia County Schools	Break	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Volusia County Schools	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Volusia County Schools	Event	—