Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School

Q: Is Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School a good school?

Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School ranks 1635 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School is a public elementary school in Spring Hill, Florida, serving 596 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pasco District, which is ranked 42 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While the school's spending per student is on par with the district and state averages, its performance lags behind. Dr. Mary Giella Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with 71.81% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than nearby schools. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, reaching 38.8% in the 2022-2023 school year, and low test scores that are generally below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 34% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Statewide Science/Science, compared to 47% in the Pasco district and 53% statewide.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School generally performs worse on key metrics such as test scores and chronic absenteeism. For instance, Shady Hills Elementary School, located just 3.24 miles away, has significantly higher test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio has increased from 14.7 in 2020-2021 to 17.5 in 2022-2023, which may be contributing to the school's challenges in improving student outcomes. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 75.67% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may impact student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

14710 Shady Hills Rd
Spring Hill, FL 34610

(813) 794-5800

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
1635^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,500

Students who attend Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Crews Lake Middle School.

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 596

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.8%

Hispanic:

19.6%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School ranks worse than 72.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 38^th among 57 ranked elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.6. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.8%), Hispanic (19.6%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School is 17.5. 49 elementary schools in the Pasco School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School is $9,500. 31 elementary schools in the Pasco School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pasco:

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

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Rank History for Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	15.13	1483^rd	1688	12.1%
2007	35.95	1206^th	1786	32.5%
2008	33.60	1269^th	1789	29.1%
2009	37.25	1255^th	1847	32.1%
2010	40.02	1236^th	1919	35.6%
2011	33.08	1410^th	1985	29.0%
2012	22.11	1620^th	1984	18.3%
2013	27.16	1563^rd	2029	23.0%
2014	31.74	1472^nd	2064	28.7%
2016	33.70	1412^th	2087	32.3%
2017	26.08	1600^th	2112	24.2%
2018	36.12	1397^th	2118	34.0%
2019	39.17	1337^th	2182	38.7%
2021	37.87	1369^th	2247	39.1%
2022	39.10	1343^rd	2219	39.5%
2023	38.90	1364^th	2240	39.1%
2024	29.60	1635^th	2256	27.5%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	636	3	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
1992	659	2	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	670
1993	614	3	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	624
1994	630	2	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	638
1995	577	4	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	592
1996	577	4	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	592
1997	609	5	0	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	626
1998	593	5	0	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	614
1999	581	6	0	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	605
2000	546	3	0	11	8	n/a	n/a	0	568
2001	544	9	0	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	571
2002	594	7	0	24	3	n/a	n/a	0	628
2003	594	7	0	24	3	n/a	n/a	0	628
2004	559	5	2	23	4	n/a	n/a	0	593
2005	626	4	0	24	3	n/a	n/a	0	657
2006	644	5	1	33	3	n/a	n/a	0	686
2007	561	9	2	39	2	n/a	n/a	8	621
2008	562	8	4	50	0	n/a	n/a	16	640
2009	526	13	5	59	0	n/a	n/a	23	626
2010	522	13	6	66	1	n/a	n/a	20	628
2011	512	14	5	81	2	0	21	0	635
2012	497	24	3	75	2	0	22	0	623
2013	470	18	3	78	3	2	23	0	597
2014	533	23	2	96	1	0	31	0	686
2015	536	19	2	86	2	0	29	0	674
2016	577	22	3	75	0	0	29	0	706
2017	556	20	6	59	1	0	34	0	676
2018	576	20	5	75	2	0	25	0	703
2019	553	18	6	70	2	0	21	0	670
2020	493	23	9	75	1	0	27	0	628
2021	417	17	10	91	0	0	25	0	560
2022	428	21	3	105	4	0	32	0	593
2023	428	10	2	117	4	0	35	0	596

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 Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	647	34.0	19.0	47.6
1992	670	36.0	18.6	22.7
1993	624	38.0	16.4	53.7
1994	638	37.0	17.2	64.3
1995	592	29.0	20.4	58.4
1996	592	29.0	20.4	58.4
1997	626	37.0	16.9	60.9
1998	614	38.0	16.2	59
1999	605	40.0	15.1	65.6
2000	568	39.0	14.6	66.2
2001	571	39.0	14.6	73.7
2002	628	37.0	17.0	68.3
2003	628	37.0	17.0	68.3
2004	593	41.0	14.5	68.5
2005	657	45.0	14.6	72.1
2006	686	50.0	13.7	67.2
2007	621	44.0	14.1	62.8
2008	640	47.0	13.6	60.9
2009	626	55.4	12.3	69.5
2010	628	45.0	13.9	75.7
2011	635	58.0	10.9	71.2
2012	623	48.0	12.9	75.9
2013	597	46.0	12.9	74
2014	686	52.0	13.1	72.7
2015	674	50.0	13.4	78.3
2016	706	52.0	13.5	78.6
2017	676	52.0	13.0	78.4
2018	703	48.0	14.6	80.1
2019	670	50.0	13.4	76.9
2020	628	47.0	13.3	74.2
2021	560	38.0	14.7	67.9
2022	593	37.0	16.0	74.9
2023	596	34.0	17.5	75.7

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 Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	647	34.0	19.0	47.6
1992	670	36.0	18.6	22.7
1993	624	38.0	16.4	53.7
1994	638	37.0	17.2	64.3
1995	592	29.0	20.4	58.4
1996	592	29.0	20.4	58.4
1997	626	37.0	16.9	60.9
1998	614	38.0	16.2	59
1999	605	40.0	15.1	65.6
2000	568	39.0	14.6	66.2
2001	571	39.0	14.6	73.7
2002	628	37.0	17.0	68.3
2003	628	37.0	17.0	68.3
2004	593	41.0	14.5	68.5
2005	657	45.0	14.6	72.1
2006	686	50.0	13.7	67.2
2007	621	44.0	14.1	62.8
2008	640	47.0	13.6	60.9
2009	626	55.4	12.3	69.5
2010	628	45.0	13.9	75.7
2011	635	58.0	10.9	71.2
2012	623	48.0	12.9	75.9
2013	597	46.0	12.9	74
2014	686	52.0	13.1	72.7
2015	674	50.0	13.4	78.3
2016	706	52.0	13.5	78.6
2017	676	52.0	13.0	78.4
2018	703	48.0	14.6	80.1
2019	670	50.0	13.4	76.9
2020	628	47.0	13.3	74.2
2021	560	38.0	14.7	67.9
2022	593	37.0	16.0	74.9
2023	596	34.0	17.5	75.7

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 Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$685 (8.9%)	$7,020 (91.1%)	$7,705
2019	$916 (10.3%)	$7,972 (89.7%)	$8,888
2020	$815 (8.9%)	$8,318 (91.1%)	$9,133
2021	$950 (10.6%)	$8,032 (89.4%)	$8,982
2022	$1,779 (18.8%)	$7,696 (81.2%)	$9,475
2023	$1,887 (19.9%)	$7,613 (80.1%)	$9,500

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1337^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1364^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School)	53	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	60	53	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School)	61	59	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	59	52	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School)	51	50	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	59	57	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School)	50	56	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	62	56	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School)	50	44	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	55	51	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School)	48	37	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	57	45	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School)	48	57	9%
5th Grade Science (Pasco)	53	49	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	670	596	11%
African American	18	10	44.4%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	6	2	66.7%
Hispanic	70	117	67.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	553	428	22.6%
Two or More Races	21	35	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.9%	75.7%	1.2%

Schools Near Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)				Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14710 Shady Hills Rd	Spring Hill	34610	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 794-5800	596	34	17.5	75.7%	428 (71.8%)	10 (1.7%)	117 (19.6%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.9%)	29.6	1635^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.5%		38.9	1364^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.1%	271	43.0	47.0	48.0	53.0	50.0	29.0		34.0	$9,500	$1,887	$7,613
Pasco Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual	K-8	8916 Angeline School Way	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	Yes	No	(813) 346-1900	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Shady Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	18000 Shady Hills Rd	Spring Hill	34610	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 774-4100	471	32	14.8	76.6%	348 (73.9%)	16 (3.4%)	79 (16.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.1%)	48.7	1119^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.4%		51	1075^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.0%	44	52.0	45.0	45.0	44.0	61.0	71.0		57.0	$11,329	$2,238	$9,092
Suncoast Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11135 Quality Dr	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7085	899	57	15.7	63.8%	487 (54.2%)	46 (5.1%)	287 (31.9%)	17 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (6.6%)	49.1	1111^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.8%		59.7	849^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.1%	262	60.0	54.0	47.0	62.0	63.0	41.0		49.0	$9,670	$1,707	$7,964
Moon Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12019 Tree Breeze Dr	New Port Richey	34654	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-4600	579	38	15.1	70.1%	391 (67.5%)	36 (6.2%)	109 (18.8%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	32 (5.5%)	23.9	1798^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.3%		25.7	1729^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.8%	69	36.0	37.0	51.0	37.0	37.0	41.0		44.0	$10,801	$2,571	$8,230
Deltona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2055 Deltona Blvd	Spring Hill	34606	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7040	843	51	16.5	72.0%	457 (54.2%)	42 (5.0%)	277 (32.9%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (7.0%)	34.6	1500^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.5%		51.4	1066^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.4%	434	54.0	48.0	43.0	62.0	43.0	32.0		44.0	$11,675	$2,279	$9,397
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5400 Applegate Dr	Spring Hill	34606	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7080	523	38	13.7	75.7%	315 (60.2%)	36 (6.9%)	132 (25.2%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.5%)	44.9	1220^th of 2256 public elementary schools	45.9%		46.7	1172^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	47.7%	48	53.0	42.0	41.0	65.0	59.0	45.0		54.0	$13,091	$2,364	$10,728
John D. Floyd Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3139 Dumont Ave	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7055	948	57	16.6	63.0%	482 (50.8%)	52 (5.5%)	337 (35.5%)	17 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (6.1%)	33.3	1530^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.2%		42.7	1264^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.6%	266	53.0	39.0	43.0	54.0	36.0	42.0		49.0	$10,465	$1,819	$8,646
Connerton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9300 Flourish Dr	Land O Lakes	34637	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-1800	958	59	16.1	39.0%	495 (51.7%)	89 (9.3%)	281 (29.3%)	22 (2.3%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	65 (6.8%)	40.1	1345^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.4%		37.5	1397^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.6%	52	60.0	55.0	47.0	54.0	38.0	39.0	92.0	39.0	$8,698	$1,216	$7,482
Gulf Coast Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	10444 Tillery Rd	Spring Hill	34608	Hernando County	Hernando	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 688-5092	110	3	36.6	30.0%	69 (62.7%)	3 (2.7%)	30 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.5%)	72.7	578^th of 2256 public elementary schools	74.4%		70.5	620^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.3%	42	76.0	45.0	65.0	68.0	68.0	70.0		65.0	$10,938	$3,387	$7,551

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crews Lake Middle School.

What district is Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School in?

Pasco

Is Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School a good school?

Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School ranks 1635^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School?

Students at Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School are 72% White, 20% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 596 students attended Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School.

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