Below Average
#2991 of 3,778 schools in FL
East Pasco Education Academy
High School · Pasco · Dade City, FL
A high school in Dade City, FL where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
35830 STATE ROAD 52, Dade City, FL 33525
- Math 4% vs FL 51% (2024)
- Reading 6% vs FL 52% (2024)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Pasco Education Academy score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2020, to 5% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 15% (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
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East Pasco Education 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torchbearers Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Pasco High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,602 | Compare → |
| Kirkland Ranch Academy of InnovationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 697 | Compare → |
| Dayspring AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–12 | Not available | 943 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #68 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
East Pasco Education Academy is listed in PASCO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Pasco Education Academy
East Pasco Education Academy is a public high school in Dade City, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 82 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,991 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Pasco Education Academy
What grades does East Pasco Education Academy serve?
East Pasco Education Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend East Pasco Education Academy?
East Pasco Education Academy has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Pasco Education Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East Pasco Education Academy is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Pasco Education Academy rank in FL?
East Pasco Education Academy ranks #2,991 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is East Pasco Education Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
East Pasco Education Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 East Pasco Education Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Pasco Education Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is East Pasco Education Academy a charter school?
No, East Pasco Education Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Pasco Education Academy a Title I school?
No, East Pasco Education Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Pasco Education Academy?
74.4% of students at East Pasco Education 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Pasco County
- Phone
- (352) 524-5700
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- 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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