Excellent
#689 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 18% in state
Gulf Coast Elementary School
Elementary School · Hernando · Spring Hill, FL
A Hernando charter elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10444 TILLERY RD, Spring Hill, FL 34608
- Math 69% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 28:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gulf Coast Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 18 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gulf Coast Elementary 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer K-8Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 1,578 | Compare → |
| Golden Branch Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 1–12 | 0.5 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Spring Hill Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Wider Horizons SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 132 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hernando
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #5 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 Elementary School is listed in HERNANDO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gulf Coast Elementary School
Gulf Coast Elementary School is a public elementary school in Spring Hill, FL, part of Hernando, serving approximately 112 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 28:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #689 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gulf Coast Elementary School
What grades does Gulf Coast Elementary School serve?
Gulf Coast Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Gulf Coast Elementary School?
Gulf Coast Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Coast Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Coast Elementary School is 28:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gulf Coast Elementary School rank in FL?
Gulf Coast Elementary School ranks #689 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Gulf Coast Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gulf Coast Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gulf Coast Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Gulf Coast Elementary School a charter school?
Yes, Gulf Coast Elementary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gulf Coast Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gulf Coast Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gulf Coast Elementary School?
42.0% of students at Gulf Coast 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 112
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Hernando County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (352) 688-5092
- Area population (ZIP 34608)
- 36,565
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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