Excellent
#519 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 14% in state
Dayspring Academy
School · Pasco · New Port Richey, FL
A Pasco charter school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9732 LITTLE RD, New Port Richey, FL 34654
- Math 77% vs FL 57% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dayspring Academy score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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 40 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dayspring Academy 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baycare Behavioral HealthEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.5 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Millennium AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Pepin Academies of Pasco CountyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | 3–12 | 2.0 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian Schools of PascoPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 180 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
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
- #9 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
Dayspring Academy is listed in PASCO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dayspring Academy
Dayspring Academy is a public school in New Port Richey, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 943 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #519 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dayspring Academy
What grades does Dayspring Academy serve?
Dayspring Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Dayspring Academy?
Dayspring Academy has an enrollment of approximately 943 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayspring Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayspring Academy is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dayspring Academy rank in FL?
Dayspring Academy ranks #519 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Dayspring Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Dayspring Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Dayspring Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dayspring Academy has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dayspring Academy a charter school?
Yes, Dayspring Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dayspring Academy a Title I school?
No, Dayspring Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dayspring Academy?
39.0% of students at Dayspring Academy 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 943
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pasco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (727) 862-8600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- 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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