Below Average
#2992 of 3,778 schools in FL
New River Elementary School
Elementary School · Pasco · Wesley Chapel, FL
A Pasco elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4710 RIVER GLEN BLVD, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
- Math 47% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New River Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New River Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,835
Median home value
$363,000
Median rent
$2,196/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33545; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest Academy Wesley ChapelCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 1,259 | Compare → |
| Trinity Heart Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Double Branch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 857 | Compare → |
| Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 705 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #69 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
New River Elementary School is listed in PASCO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New River Elementary School
New River Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wesley Chapel, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 808 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,992 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New River Elementary School
What grades does New River Elementary School serve?
New River Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend New River Elementary School?
New River Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 808 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New River Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New River Elementary School rank in FL?
New River Elementary School ranks #2,992 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is New River Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
New River 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 New River Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New River Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is New River Elementary School a charter school?
No, New River Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New River Elementary School a Title I school?
No, New River Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New River Elementary School?
47.8% of students at New River 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
- 808
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pasco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (813) 346-0500
- Area population (ZIP 33545)
- 27,536
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 33545; 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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