Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology

Summary:

Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology is a public charter middle school located in Spring Hill, Florida that serves grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 212 students. This high-performing school has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in Hernando county and the state of Florida, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Gulf Coast Academy stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the Hernando district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had a remarkable 95% proficiency rate in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to just 45% for the Hernando district and 55% for the state. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of Hispanic and multi-racial students compared to the surrounding Chasco Middle School, River Ridge Middle School, and other schools in the Hernando district, indicating a commitment to serving a diverse student population.

Another standout feature of Gulf Coast Academy is its significantly lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to the Hernando district and the state. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had a 3.7% chronic absenteeism rate, compared to 50.8% at D.S. Parrott Middle School and 38.5% at Fox Chapel Middle School. This suggests that the school has effective strategies in place to engage students and promote regular attendance, which is crucial for academic success. Additionally, Gulf Coast Academy has a higher per-student spending of $9,547 compared to the Hernando district, which may contribute to the school's exceptional performance.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 10444 Tillery Rd
       Spring Hill, FL  34608


(352) 688-5092

District: Hernando

SchoolDigger Rank:
87th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,547 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  212

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.0%
Hispanic:
23.1%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology ranks better than 92.7% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 6 ranked middle schools in the Hernando School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.65. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67%), Hispanic (23.1%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hernando School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology is 16.3, which is the 3rd best among 6 middle schools in the Hernando School District. (See more...)
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Compare Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology employs 13 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology is $9,547. 3 middle schools in the Hernando School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology 87th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology in the ranking list.)

Hernando:

SchoolDigger ranks Hernando 44th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.75 307th 593 48.2%
2005 81.14 94th 602 84.4%
2006 92.78 29th 675 95.7%
2007 92.73 32nd 736 95.7%
2008 89.96 50th 740 93.2%
2009 88.57 60th 780 92.3%
2010 90.60 43rd 839 94.9%
2011 87.58 79th 891 91.1%
2012 93.45 33rd 897 96.3%
2013 86.98 87th 956 90.9%
2014 88.40 81st 999 91.9%
2016 91.68 56th 997 94.4%
2017 91.34 78th 1031 92.4%
2018 92.85 55th 1035 94.7%
2019 91.59 60th 1099 94.5%
2021 93.15 55th 1136 95.2%
2022 93.48 46th 1148 96.0%
2023 90.85 72nd 1177 93.9%
2024 89.65 87th 1196 92.7%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Open Quote Ever since my son attended Gulf Coast Academy 10 years ago, I have closely observed the quality, style and effectiveness of education at GCA. I have watched students who hated school get turned around because "somebody cared"; I have seen students get inspired by hands-on learning and explore subjects on their own initiative; I have seen parents gladly inconvenience themselves and rearrange their schedules because they were excited about the changes they saw in their children. AWESOME WORK! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 100 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2005 99 1 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2006 105 3 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2007 107 2 1 3 1 n/a n/a 5 119
2008 99 6 2 4 1 n/a n/a 8 120
2009 93 3 3 4 1 n/a n/a 9 113
2010 96 7 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2011 99 5 7 9 0 0 0 0 120
2012 101 2 5 10 0 0 2 0 120
2013 101 3 4 9 0 0 3 0 120
2014 97 3 3 10 0 0 3 0 116
2015 111 1 3 16 0 0 3 0 134
2016 93 3 1 24 0 0 5 0 126
2017 92 3 3 22 0 0 6 0 126
2018 89 2 4 24 0 0 5 0 124
2019 176 7 6 36 0 1 10 0 236
2020 173 7 2 39 0 1 14 0 236
2021 164 9 1 44 1 0 13 0 232
2022 151 8 0 48 1 0 6 0 214
2023 142 7 2 49 3 0 9 0 212

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 107 6.0 17.8 33.6
2005 109 0.0 n/a 27.5
2006 117 n/a n/a 28.2
2007 119 5.0 23.8 33.3
2008 120 n/a n/a 38.4
2009 113 4.5 28.3 41.3
2010 119 n/a n/a 47.9
2011 120 6.0 20.0 47.5
2012 120 5.0 24.0 40.8
2013 120 6.0 20.0 35.8
2014 116 8.0 14.5 37.1
2015 134 7.0 19.1 32.8
2016 126 7.0 18.0 42.1
2017 126 8.0 15.7 41.3
2018 124 11.0 11.2 35.5
2019 236 17.0 13.8 25
2020 236 16.0 14.7 30.9
2021 232 16.0 14.5 31
2022 214 13.0 16.4 37.4
2023 212 13.0 16.3 35.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 107 6.0 17.8 33.6
2005 109 0.0 n/a 27.5
2006 117 n/a n/a 28.2
2007 119 5.0 23.8 33.3
2008 120 n/a n/a 38.4
2009 113 4.5 28.3 41.3
2010 119 n/a n/a 47.9
2011 120 6.0 20.0 47.5
2012 120 5.0 24.0 40.8
2013 120 6.0 20.0 35.8
2014 116 8.0 14.5 37.1
2015 134 7.0 19.1 32.8
2016 126 7.0 18.0 42.1
2017 126 8.0 15.7 41.3
2018 124 11.0 11.2 35.5
2019 236 17.0 13.8 25
2020 236 16.0 14.7 30.9
2021 232 16.0 14.5 31
2022 214 13.0 16.4 37.4
2023 212 13.0 16.3 35.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $00 (0.0%) $7,597 (100.0%) $7,597
2019 $00 (0.0%) $7,648 (100.0%) $7,648
2020 $00 (0.0%) $7,815 (100.0%) $7,815
2021 $230 (2.7%) $8,422 (97.3%) $8,652
2022 $797 (5.1%) $14,773 (94.9%) $15,570
2023 $1,028 (10.8%) $8,518 (89.2%) $9,547

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 60th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 72nd of 1177 Middle schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology)7375
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)5246
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology)8389
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hernando)5343
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology)8676
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)5347
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology)9284
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hernando)6256
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology)9183
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)5338
 15%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology)8389
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hernando)5034
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology)7268
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Hernando)5443
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology)9292
   End of Course Civics (Hernando)7561
 14%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology)100100
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Hernando)5953
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students236212
 10.2%
African American77
American Indian03
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic3649
 36.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White176142
 19.3%
Two or More Races109
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25%35.4%
 10.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology

Yes. Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology ranks in the top 7.3% of Florida middle schools.

Students at Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology are 67% White, 23% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 212 students attended Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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