Excellent
#95 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 3% in state
Academy at the Farm
Elementary School · Pasco · Dade City, FL
A Pasco charter elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9500 ALEX LANGE WAY, Dade City, FL 33525
- Math 83% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Academy at the Farm score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Academy at the Farm sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,697
Median home value
$228,700
Median rent
$1,045/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovation Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 1,169 | Compare → |
| Watergrass Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 939 | Compare → |
| St Anthony Catholic School Catholic School SysPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Zephyrhills Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 299 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pasco
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #1 of 97
- District spending per student
- $10,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Academy at the Farm is listed in PASCO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy at the Farm
Academy at the Farm is a public elementary school in Dade City, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 727 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy at the Farm
What grades does Academy at the Farm serve?
Academy at the Farm serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Academy at the Farm?
Academy at the Farm has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy at the Farm?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy at the Farm is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy at the Farm rank in FL?
Academy at the Farm ranks #95 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Academy at the Farm's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy at the Farm has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy at the Farm?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy at the Farm has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Academy at the Farm a charter school?
Yes, Academy at the Farm is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Academy at the Farm a Title I school?
No, Academy at the Farm is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy at the Farm?
19.5% of students at Academy at the Farm qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 727
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pasco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (352) 588-9737
- Area population (ZIP 33525)
- 20,220
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33525; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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