Excellent
#152 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 4% in state
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology
Middle School · Hernando · Spring Hill, FL
A Hernando charter middle school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10444 TILLERY RD, Spring Hill, FL 34608
- Math 82% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 80% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology score 81% 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 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 81% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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
40.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,263/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,197
Median home value
$237,400
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34608; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Wider Horizons SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Golden Branch Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | 1–12 | 2.2 mi | 47 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hernando
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #1 of 27
- District spending per student
- $10,856NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology is listed in HERNANDO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology is a public middle school in Spring Hill, FL, part of Hernando, serving approximately 217 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #152 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology
What grades does Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology serve?
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology?
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology rank in FL?
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology ranks #152 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology a charter school?
Yes, Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology a Title I school?
No, Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology?
40.1% of students at Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology 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
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Hernando County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.1%
- Phone
- (352) 688-5092
- Area population (ZIP 34608)
- 36,565
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 34608; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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