Serving 19 students in grades 6-12, Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility's student population of 19 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
16%
21%
White
74%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility?
19 students attend Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility?
Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility offer ?
Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility part of?
Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility is part of Volusia School District.
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