Serving 1,077 students in grades 6-12, T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high 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 21% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,077 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School's student population of 1,077 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,077 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Flexible - Innovative - Effective
School Rankings
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3342 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
58%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
38%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School's ranking?
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School is ranked #3342 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School often compared to?
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deland High School, Spruce Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School?
The graduation rate of T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School?
1,077 students attend T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School?
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School offer ?
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School part of?
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School is part of Volusia School District.
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