Middle Schools in Pasco

The Pasco school district in Florida is home to 16 middle schools serving grades 6-8. While the district as a whole is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, several standout schools within the district demonstrate that high-quality education is achievable. Seven Springs Middle School, Charles S. Rushe Middle School, and Dr. John Long Middle School rank among the top 125-302 middle schools in the state, with exceptional test scores and proficiency rates.

However, the data also reveals significant challenges faced by some Pasco middle schools. Schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Gulf Middle School, Paul R. Smith Middle School, and Raymond B. Stewart Middle School, tend to have the lowest test scores and rankings. Additionally, chronic absenteeism rates range from 14.3% to 49.3%, with the lower-performing schools generally having higher rates, suggesting this is a significant factor impacting student success.

While the Pasco school district faces challenges, the data shows that with the right leadership, resources, and strategies, middle schools in the area can achieve exceptional academic results. The top-performing schools in the district serve as models for how to provide high-quality education, even in the face of socioeconomic and other barriers.