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Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5

Summary:

Mittye P. Locke Elementary School is a public elementary school located in New Port Richey, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 491. While the school has higher spending per student and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools, its academic performance, as measured by test scores and school rankings, is consistently lower.

Mittye P. Locke Elementary School faces several challenges, including a consistently high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 25.4% to 41.7% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. The school's test scores are also consistently lower than the Pasco District and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math ranging from 27-40% and 19-34%, respectively, compared to the district's 48-55% and 50-54% proficiency rates. Additionally, the school's Plato Academy Trinity Charter School, Richey Elementary School, and other nearby schools have lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.62% to 91.62%, compared to Mittye P. Locke's 82.33% to 89.41%.

Despite the higher spending per student at Mittye P. Locke Elementary School, which ranges from $9,804 to $11,784 over the past few years, the school's academic performance has been steadily declining, with its SchoolDigger ranking dropping from a high of 3 stars out of 5 in 2011-2012 to just 0 stars out of 5 in the most recent school year. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and socioeconomic status may be contributing to the school's underperformance, and interventions may be needed to address the root causes of the school's challenges, such as chronic absenteeism and low academic achievement.


Detail:

Public Prekindergarten PK

 4339 Evans Ave
       New Port Richey, FL  34652

(727) 246-5352

District: Pasco

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,784 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  491

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.6%
Hispanic:
29.9%
Two or more races:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.49. (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 (54.6%), Hispanic (29.9%), two or more races (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 is 14.9. (See more...)
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Compare Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 employs 32.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 is $11,784.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pasco:

SchoolDigger ranks Pasco 42nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.00 870th 1688 48.5%
2007 52.33 909th 1786 49.1%
2008 41.96 1099th 1789 38.6%
2009 55.70 857th 1847 53.6%
2010 47.46 1090th 1919 43.2%
2011 49.63 1056th 1985 46.8%
2012 60.90 771st 1984 61.1%
2013 54.48 910th 2029 55.2%
2014 47.36 1082nd 2064 47.6%
2016 49.22 1058th 2087 49.3%
2017 45.05 1168th 2112 44.7%
2018 45.37 1166th 2118 44.9%
2019 36.84 1401st 2182 35.8%
2021 27.35 1641st 2247 27.0%
2022 21.20 1816th 2219 18.2%
2023 10.49 2124th 2240 5.2%
See the entire list of Florida Prekindergarten School Rankings!

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

Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, April 22, 2021

Open Quote Estoy muy agradecida con cada maestro y todo aquel que ha formado parte del crecimiento y desarrollo de mi hija, en las hermosas experiencias y apoyo que dia a dia la han llevado de la mano. Le doy gracias a Dios por cada uno de ustedes . 100 Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 850 5 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 867
1989 889 5 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 904
1990 760 2 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 770
1991 803 3 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 816
1992 682 3 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1993 736 5 3 22 2 n/a n/a 0 768
1994 730 6 11 33 2 n/a n/a 0 782
1995 884 7 9 50 1 n/a n/a 0 951
1996 884 7 9 50 1 n/a n/a 0 951
1997 862 6 16 49 1 n/a n/a 0 934
1998 885 8 11 39 0 n/a n/a 0 943
1999 879 5 12 38 3 n/a n/a 0 937
2000 816 7 11 35 0 n/a n/a 0 869
2001 804 9 15 46 0 n/a n/a 0 874
2002 759 16 10 40 0 n/a n/a 0 825
2003 759 16 10 40 0 n/a n/a 0 825
2004 765 17 8 47 1 n/a n/a 0 838
2005 832 19 13 57 4 n/a n/a 0 925
2006 814 16 12 63 4 n/a n/a 0 909
2007 756 17 12 75 6 n/a n/a 44 910
2008 697 25 9 92 6 n/a n/a 41 870
2009 476 19 7 65 3 n/a n/a 32 602
2010 440 18 9 102 5 n/a n/a 18 592
2011 412 11 12 116 4 0 18 0 573
2012 372 15 10 131 1 1 21 0 551
2013 367 21 8 134 1 2 22 0 555
2014 378 27 9 158 1 2 30 0 605
2015 366 39 10 168 1 1 28 0 613
2016 363 27 10 152 0 2 25 0 579
2017 383 37 8 146 0 6 31 0 611
2018 350 39 9 149 0 1 36 0 584
2019 358 38 6 151 0 1 40 0 594
2020 317 37 4 144 0 0 51 0 553
2021 279 31 4 130 0 0 37 0 481
2022 309 32 3 149 0 1 39 0 533
2023 268 36 0 147 0 0 40 0 491

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 867 48.0 18.0 39.9
1989 904 48.0 18.8 43.7
1990 770 40.0 19.2 41.4
1991 816 41.0 19.9 47.1
1992 704 39.0 18.0 45.9
1993 768 42.0 18.3 52
1994 782 41.0 19.1 57.4
1995 951 56.0 17.0 48.8
1996 951 56.0 17.0 48.8
1997 934 55.0 17.0 48
1998 943 59.0 16.0 47.1
1999 937 57.0 16.4 60.2
2000 869 57.0 15.2 61
2001 874 52.0 16.8 63.7
2002 825 49.0 16.8 65.3
2003 825 49.0 16.8 65.3
2004 838 53.0 15.8 69.8
2005 925 61.0 15.2 71.2
2006 909 64.0 14.2 65.5
2007 910 62.0 14.7 69.6
2008 870 62.0 14.0 67.6
2009 602 58.6 11.1 72.8
2010 592 41.5 14.2 76.1
2011 573 47.0 12.1 77.5
2012 551 46.9 11.7 78.8
2013 555 44.0 12.6 76.8
2014 605 47.0 12.8 75.7
2015 613 52.0 11.7 79.4
2016 579 50.0 11.5 81.9
2017 611 48.0 12.7 81.8
2018 584 50.0 11.6 86.8
2019 594 41.8 14.1 83.3
2020 553 40.8 13.5 85.9
2021 481 35.8 13.4 82.3
2022 533 39.8 13.3 88
2023 491 32.8 14.9 89.4

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 Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 867 48.0 18.0 39.9
1989 904 48.0 18.8 43.7
1990 770 40.0 19.2 41.4
1991 816 41.0 19.9 47.1
1992 704 39.0 18.0 45.9
1993 768 42.0 18.3 52
1994 782 41.0 19.1 57.4
1995 951 56.0 17.0 48.8
1996 951 56.0 17.0 48.8
1997 934 55.0 17.0 48
1998 943 59.0 16.0 47.1
1999 937 57.0 16.4 60.2
2000 869 57.0 15.2 61
2001 874 52.0 16.8 63.7
2002 825 49.0 16.8 65.3
2003 825 49.0 16.8 65.3
2004 838 53.0 15.8 69.8
2005 925 61.0 15.2 71.2
2006 909 64.0 14.2 65.5
2007 910 62.0 14.7 69.6
2008 870 62.0 14.0 67.6
2009 602 58.6 11.1 72.8
2010 592 41.5 14.2 76.1
2011 573 47.0 12.1 77.5
2012 551 46.9 11.7 78.8
2013 555 44.0 12.6 76.8
2014 605 47.0 12.8 75.7
2015 613 52.0 11.7 79.4
2016 579 50.0 11.5 81.9
2017 611 48.0 12.7 81.8
2018 584 50.0 11.6 86.8
2019 594 41.8 14.1 83.3
2020 553 40.8 13.5 85.9
2021 481 35.8 13.4 82.3
2022 533 39.8 13.3 88
2023 491 32.8 14.9 89.4

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 Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $924 (9.5%) $8,829 (90.5%) $9,753
2019 $874 (9.5%) $8,323 (90.5%) $9,197
2020 $935 (9.5%) $8,870 (90.5%) $9,804
2021 $1,426 (13.7%) $9,002 (86.3%) $10,428
2022 $2,140 (18.6%) $9,364 (81.4%) $11,505
2023 $2,446 (20.8%) $9,339 (79.3%) $11,784

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5

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 1401st of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2124th of 2240 Elementary schools
 30.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5)4947
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)6053
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5)4740
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasco)5952
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5)4548
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)5957
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5)5548
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)6256
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5)5331
 22%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)5551
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5)5511
 44%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)5745
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5)5326
 27%
   5th Grade Science (Pasco)5349
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students594491
 17.3%
African American3836
 5.3%
American Indian00
Asian60
 100%
Hispanic151147
 2.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White358268
 25.1%
Two or More Races4040
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.3%89.4%
 6.1%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 491 students attended Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5.

Students at Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 are 55% White, 30% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American.


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