Reading Edge Academy in Debary, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Reading Edge Academy is a suburban public school in Debary, Florida that is part of Volusia County Schools. It serves 328 students in grades K - 5. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades K - 5

328 Students

# of teachers unavailable

2975 Enterprise Rd

Debary, FL 32713 View local requests

http://readingedgeacademy.org/

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Reading Edge Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Reading Edge Academy Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

54%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Reading Edge Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 10, 2026

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