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#2695 of 3,778 schools in FL
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School
Elementary School · Pasco · Zephyrhills, FL
A Pasco elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3638 MORRIS BRIDGE RD, Zephyrhills, FL 33543
- Math 33% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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
65.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,565
Median home value
$365,000
Median rent
$2,138/mo
College educated
50.8%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33543; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Einstein Learning SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK | 1.1 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Pinecrest Academy Wesley ChapelCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 1,259 | Compare → |
| Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 88 | 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.
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
- #56 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
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School is listed in PASCO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School is a public elementary school in Zephyrhills, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 705 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,695 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School
What grades does Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School serve?
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School?
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 705 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School rank in FL?
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School ranks #2,695 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School a charter school?
No, Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School?
65.5% of students at Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 705
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Pasco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (813) 794-6900
- Area population (ZIP 33543)
- 37,473
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 33543; 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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