Samsula Academy
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Phone: (386) 423-6650
Fax: (386) 423-6651
District: Volusia
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades K-5 • 222 students
New Smyrna Beach's Samsula Academy is a charter elementary school. It is among the few elementary schools in Florida to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Samsula Academy is a charter school in the Volusia school district located in New Smyrna Beach, FL. The principal of Samsula Academy is Mrs. Peggy Comardo. As of 2015, the students are 96.9% White, non-Hispanic; 0.9% Hispanic; 0.9% Asian; 0.9% Multiracial; and 0.5% Black, non-Hispanic. 8.1% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 96.9% | 59.7% | 40.2% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 18.5% | 30.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| Multiracial | 0.9% | 4% | 3.3% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 0.5% | 15.6% | 22.7% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 8.1% | 62.4% | 58.4% |
| English learners | — | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Groves | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orange | FL | 8.1 mi | |
| 2 | LPGA International | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Daytona Beach | FL | 12.2 mi | |
| 3 | Opal Hill | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Daytona Beach | FL | 12.9 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cocoa Village | Cocoa | FL | 48.5 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Orlando Naval Base | 31.3 mi. |
| Cape Canaveral Air Station | 47.6 mi. |
