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#1471 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 39% in state

Wiregrass Elementary School

Elementary School · Pasco · Wesley Chapel, FL

A Pasco elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

29732 WIREGRASS SCHOOL RD, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

  • Math 63% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 68% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-0.87 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.2% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+2.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.8 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
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 Absenteeism19.4%

Students at Wiregrass Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency63%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 66% across the 9-year record (2016–2024).

Show all 8 years
2016
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
63%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 21 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wiregrass 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$107,565

Median home value

$365,000

Median rent

$2,138/mo

College educated

50.8%

Homeownership

85%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33543; 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
Sand Pine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–51.4 mi519Compare →
Double Branch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–52.0 mi857Compare →
Pride Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–52.2 mi995Compare →
Turner-bartels K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–82.5 mi1,398Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Pasco

Schools in district
106
Rank in district
#30 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

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

About Wiregrass Elementary School

Wiregrass Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wesley Chapel, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 1,000 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,471 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wiregrass Elementary School

What grades does Wiregrass Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Wiregrass Elementary School?

Wiregrass Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,000 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Wiregrass 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 Wiregrass Elementary School rank in FL?

Wiregrass Elementary School ranks #1,471 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Wiregrass Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wiregrass Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Wiregrass Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wiregrass Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Is Wiregrass Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Wiregrass Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

22.0% of students at Wiregrass 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
1,000
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pasco County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.4%
Area population (ZIP 33543)
37,473
Area average commute
33.8 min
Area median age
38.9
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 33543; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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