Below Average
#3389 of 3,778 schools in FL
Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5
School · Pasco · New Port Richey, FL
A Pasco school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4339 EVANS AVE, New Port Richey, FL 34652
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,396
Median home value
$198,400
Median rent
$1,189/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34652; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Marlowe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Anclote Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| First Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Sunray Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 431 | 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.
Pasco
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #80 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
Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 is listed in PASCO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5
Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 is a public school in New Port Richey, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 100 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,389 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5
What grades does Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 serve?
Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5?
Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5?
The student-teacher ratio at Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 rank in FL?
Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 ranks #3,389 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5's MySchoolScout rating?
Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 a charter school?
No, Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 a Title I school?
No, Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5?
68.0% of students at Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 100
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pasco County
- Phone
- (727) 246-5352
- Area population (ZIP 34652)
- 25,900
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 51.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 34652; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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