D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Edith I. Starke Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 730 S PARSONS AVE, Deland, FL 32720
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 28th percentile in Florida
Growth
C
Students gain 0.72 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 29th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
282
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%28/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%29/100Students gain 0.72 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.86 in 2009–19; 26th percentile in Florida (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 76% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +7 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−17 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency42% (−4 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White25%45%reading -42 pts, math -23 pts4th percentile (list)
Black37%47%reading +2 pts, math +14 pts73rd percentile (list)
Hispanic25%35%reading -24 pts, math -13 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income32%42%reading -11 pts, math +0 pts37th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 730 S PARSONS AVE
City Deland
ZIP Code 32720
District 1201920
NCES School ID 120192002010
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 32720

Understanding the community around Edith I. Starke Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,102
Per Capita Income $32,967
Poverty Rate 6.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%
High School or Higher 87.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $262,400
Median Rent $1,107
Owner-Occupied 67.8%
Renter-Occupied 32.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Edith I. Starke Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 41.5%
Black 34.8%
White 19.5%
Two or More Races 3.9%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 282
Teachers (FTE) 18.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Edith I. Starke Elementary School?
Edith I. Starke Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Edith I. Starke Elementary School?
Edith I. Starke Elementary School has 282 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does Edith I. Starke Elementary School serve?
Edith I. Starke Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Edith I. Starke Elementary School receive per student?
Edith I. Starke Elementary School receives $11,697 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Edith I. Starke Elementary School in 32720 ▼
Avg Home Value
$330,114
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,825
1-Year Change
+2.4%
% Renters
32.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026