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#3061 of 3,778 schools in FL

Pasco Middle School

Middle School · Pasco · Dade City, FL

A middle school in Dade City, FL where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

13925 14TH ST, Dade City, FL 33525

  • Math 34% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-21.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.1 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$10,009
Chronic Absenteeism38.6%

Students at Pasco Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
45%
2013
ELA
46%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
33%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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

59.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pasco Middle 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 57Bikeable

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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
Torchbearers Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.9privateK–122.9 mi83Compare →
Centennial Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.96–83.9 mi642Compare →
Charles S. Rushe Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.76–8Not available1,353Compare →
Dayspring AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.4K–12Not available943Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#71 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 Middle School is listed in PASCO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pasco Middle School

Pasco Middle School is a public middle school in Dade City, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 831 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,061 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pasco Middle School

What grades does Pasco Middle School serve?

Pasco Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Pasco Middle School?

Pasco Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 831 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Pasco Middle School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pasco Middle School rank in FL?

Pasco Middle School ranks #3,061 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Pasco Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pasco Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pasco Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pasco Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Pasco Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

59.1% of students at Pasco Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
831
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Pasco County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.6%
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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