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#3592 of 3,778 schools in FL
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School
Elementary School · Pasco · Dade City, FL
A Pasco elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
37615 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, Dade City, FL 33523
- Math 30% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rodney B. Cox Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
85%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rodney B. Cox 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,897
Median home value
$231,700
Median rent
$1,020/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33523; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasco Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 638 | Compare → |
| Torchbearers Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Centennial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| East Pasco Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 4.7 mi | 62 | 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
- #88 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
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School is listed in PASCO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rodney B. Cox Elementary School
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dade City, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 407 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,592 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rodney B. Cox Elementary School
What grades does Rodney B. Cox Elementary School serve?
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rodney B. Cox Elementary School?
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rodney B. Cox Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rodney B. Cox Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rodney B. Cox Elementary School rank in FL?
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School ranks #3,592 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Rodney B. Cox Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Rodney B. Cox Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rodney B. Cox Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rodney B. Cox Elementary School a charter school?
No, Rodney B. Cox Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rodney B. Cox Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Rodney B. Cox Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rodney B. Cox Elementary School?
85.0% of students at Rodney B. Cox 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
- 407
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Pasco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (352) 524-5100
- Area population (ZIP 33523)
- 19,296
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 33523; 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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