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#3560 of 3,778 schools in FL
Bayonet Point Middle School
Middle School · Pasco · New Port Richey, FL
A Pasco middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11125 LITTLE RD, New Port Richey, FL 34654
- Math 26% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bayonet Point Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bayonet Point Middle School 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,210
Median home value
$257,500
Median rent
$1,449/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34654; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian Schools of PascoPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Dayspring AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 943 | Compare → |
| Chasco Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 632 | Compare → |
| Esthers SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
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
- #87 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
Bayonet Point Middle School is listed in PASCO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bayonet Point Middle School
Bayonet Point Middle School is a public middle school in New Port Richey, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 662 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,560 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bayonet Point Middle School
What grades does Bayonet Point Middle School serve?
Bayonet Point Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bayonet Point Middle School?
Bayonet Point Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 662 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayonet Point Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayonet Point Middle School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bayonet Point Middle School rank in FL?
Bayonet Point Middle School ranks #3,560 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Bayonet Point Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bayonet Point Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Bayonet Point Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bayonet Point Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bayonet Point Middle School a charter school?
No, Bayonet Point Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bayonet Point Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bayonet Point Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bayonet Point Middle School?
72.4% of students at Bayonet Point Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 662
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pasco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.2%
- Phone
- (727) 774-7400
- Area population (ZIP 34654)
- 24,357
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 34654; 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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