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#3272 of 3,778 schools in FL

Pasco Elementary School

Elementary School · Pasco · Dade City, FL

An elementary school in Dade City, FL where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

37350 FLORIDA AVE, Dade City, FL 33525

  • Math 37% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-23.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.5 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$10,009
Chronic Absenteeism33.1%

Students at Pasco Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
40%
2013
ELA
43%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

73.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pasco 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 59Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,697

Median home value

$228,700

Median rent

$1,045/mo

College educated

28.3%

Homeownership

76.9%

Poverty rate

13.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33525; 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
Rodney B. Cox Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–50.7 mi407Compare →
Torchbearers Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.9privateK–122.7 mi83Compare →
Centennial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–54.0 mi672Compare →
East Pasco Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–84.1 mi62Compare →

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
#78 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

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

About Pasco Elementary School

Pasco Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dade City, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 638 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,272 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pasco Elementary School

What grades does Pasco Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Pasco Elementary School?

Pasco Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 638 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pasco Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pasco Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pasco Elementary School rank in FL?

Pasco Elementary School ranks #3,272 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Pasco Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pasco Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Pasco Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pasco Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pasco Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Pasco Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

73.7% of students at Pasco 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
638
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Pasco County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.1%
Area population (ZIP 33525)
20,220
Area average commute
30.6 min
Area median age
44.2
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 33525; 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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