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#2989 of 3,778 schools in FL

Moon Lake Elementary School

Elementary School · Pasco · New Port Richey, FL

A Pasco elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

12019 TREE BREEZE DR, New Port Richey, FL 34654

  • Math 38% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-22.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.9 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$10,009
Chronic Absenteeism41.8%

Students at Moon Lake Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
53%
2013
ELA
57%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

68.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Moon Lake 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace Christian Schools of PascoPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–122.9 mi180Compare →
Hudson Primary AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–52.9 mi634Compare →
Beacon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–43.3 mi28Compare →
Esthers SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privateK–123.4 mi59Compare →

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.

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
#66 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

Moon Lake Elementary School is listed in PASCO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Moon Lake Elementary School

Moon Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Port Richey, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 593 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,989 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Moon Lake Elementary School

What grades does Moon Lake Elementary School serve?

Moon Lake Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Moon Lake Elementary School?

Moon Lake Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Moon Lake Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Moon Lake Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Moon Lake Elementary School rank in FL?

Moon Lake Elementary School ranks #2,989 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Moon Lake Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Moon Lake Elementary School 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 Moon Lake Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Moon Lake Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Moon Lake Elementary School a charter school?

No, Moon Lake Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Moon Lake Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Moon Lake Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moon Lake Elementary School?

68.8% of students at Moon Lake 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
593
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pasco County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.8%
Area population (ZIP 34654)
24,357
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
44.4
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 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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