Very Good
#804 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 21% in state
Shady Hills Elementary School
Elementary School · Pasco · Spring Hill, FL
A Pasco elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18000 SHADY HILLS RD, Spring Hill, FL 34610
- Math 59% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shady Hills Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Shady Hills 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,878
Median home value
$254,100
Median rent
$1,265/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34610; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Suncoast Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 921 | Compare → |
| Miracles SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | 1–12 | 2.5 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Dr. Mary Giella Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 608 | Compare → |
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
- #15 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
Shady Hills Elementary School is listed in PASCO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shady Hills Elementary School
Shady Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Spring Hill, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 487 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #804 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shady Hills Elementary School
What grades does Shady Hills Elementary School serve?
Shady Hills Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Shady Hills Elementary School?
Shady Hills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shady Hills 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 Shady Hills Elementary School rank in FL?
Shady Hills Elementary School ranks #804 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Shady Hills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shady Hills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Shady Hills Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shady Hills Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Shady Hills Elementary School a charter school?
No, Shady Hills Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shady Hills Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Shady Hills Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shady Hills Elementary School?
69.4% of students at Shady Hills 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 487
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Pasco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (772) 774-4100
- Area population (ZIP 34610)
- 16,544
- Area average commute
- 36.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 34610; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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