Serving 879 students in grades 6-8, Deerlake Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 879 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Deerlake Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerlake Middle School is 0.53, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Deerlake Middle School?
879 students attend Deerlake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Deerlake Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deerlake Middle School?
Deerlake Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deerlake Middle School offer ?
Deerlake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Deerlake Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 879 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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