Charles S. Rushe Middle School

Q: Is Charles S. Rushe Middle School a good school?

Charles S. Rushe Middle School ranks 250 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Charles S. Rushe Middle School is a public middle school located in Land O Lakes, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,548 students. 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.

Charles S. Rushe Middle School consistently outperforms the Pasco District and the state of Florida in academic assessments across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 95% proficiency in Algebra 1 EOC, 100% proficiency in Geometry EOC, and 83% proficiency in Civics EOC, compared to the Pasco District's 52%, 53%, and 67% respectively, and the state's 55%, 53%, and 67%. The school's student population is also more racially diverse compared to nearby schools, with 58.07% White, 4.13% African American, 25.65% Hispanic, and 7.04% Asian students. Additionally, Charles S. Rushe Middle School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (14.3%) and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (25.9%) compared to the nearby schools.

Overall, Charles S. Rushe Middle School stands out as a high-performing and diverse middle school within the Pasco District, consistently delivering strong academic outcomes and maintaining a positive learning environment for its students. The school's consistent academic excellence, racial diversity, and positive attendance and socioeconomic factors suggest that it may be a strong choice for families in the area, even when compared to nearby schools in the Hillsborough District.

Detail:

Public 6-8

18654 Mentmore Blvd
Land O Lakes, FL 34638

(813) 346-1200

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
250^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,047

Students who attend Charles S. Rushe Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sunlake High School

Feeder schools for Charles S. Rushe Middle School:

Elementary:	Bexley Elementary School
	Lake Myrtle Elementary School
	Oakstead Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.8

Number of students: 1,548

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.1%

Hispanic:

25.6%

Asian:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Charles S. Rushe Middle School ranks better than 79.1% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 16 ranked middle schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.72. (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 (58.1%), Hispanic (25.6%), Asian (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charles S. Rushe Middle School is 20.8. 13 middle schools in the Pasco School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Charles S. Rushe Middle School employs 74.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charles S. Rushe Middle School is $7,047. 14 middle schools in the Pasco School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Charles S. Rushe Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Charles S. Rushe Middle School 250^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Charles S. Rushe Middle School in the ranking list.)

Pasco:

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

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Rank History for Charles S. Rushe Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	74.17	210^th	839	75.0%
2011	73.26	226^th	891	74.6%
2012	75.25	205^th	897	77.1%
2013	75.93	209^th	956	78.1%
2014	76.41	214^th	999	78.6%
2016	75.19	230^th	997	76.9%
2017	74.75	241^st	1031	76.6%
2018	76.05	224^th	1035	78.4%
2019	79.68	207^th	1099	81.2%
2021	77.57	222^nd	1136	80.5%
2022	72.93	277^th	1148	75.9%
2023	79.84	198^th	1177	83.2%
2024	75.72	250^th	1196	79.1%

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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 Charles S. Rushe Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	822	77	49	231	3	n/a	n/a	39	1221
2009	851	71	53	247	3	n/a	n/a	55	1280
2010	853	63	62	275	8	n/a	n/a	61	1322
2011	787	69	56	351	13	3	57	0	1336
2012	766	71	61	329	12	4	46	0	1289
2013	792	74	69	320	7	1	40	0	1303
2014	781	73	64	317	6	3	41	0	1285
2015	823	79	63	310	3	3	44	0	1325
2016	851	78	64	325	4	3	56	0	1381
2017	855	77	72	341	2	1	70	0	1418
2018	756	57	54	293	4	2	65	0	1231
2019	743	66	50	292	1	4	67	0	1223
2020	807	78	53	307	0	5	75	0	1325
2021	826	79	61	296	4	3	66	0	1335
2022	864	74	87	346	4	1	74	0	1450
2023	899	64	109	397	2	1	76	0	1548

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 Charles S. Rushe Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	1221	67.0	18.2	19.1
2009	1280	85.8	16.2	23.3
2010	1322	73.0	18.1	28.1
2011	1336	75.2	17.7	30
2012	1289	73.4	17.5	29.5
2013	1303	77.0	16.9	29.6
2014	1285	75.0	17.1	26.6
2015	1325	74.0	17.9	32.6
2016	1381	71.0	19.4	32
2017	1418	74.0	19.1	29.8
2018	1231	71.0	17.3	33.8
2019	1223	63.9	19.1	30.2
2020	1325	63.5	20.8	27.9
2021	1335	70.9	18.8	24.4
2022	1450	68.9	21.0	25.9
2023	1548	74.1	20.8	25.9

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 Charles S. Rushe Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	1221	67.0	18.2	19.1
2009	1280	85.8	16.2	23.3
2010	1322	73.0	18.1	28.1
2011	1336	75.2	17.7	30
2012	1289	73.4	17.5	29.5
2013	1303	77.0	16.9	29.6
2014	1285	75.0	17.1	26.6
2015	1325	74.0	17.9	32.6
2016	1381	71.0	19.4	32
2017	1418	74.0	19.1	29.8
2018	1231	71.0	17.3	33.8
2019	1223	63.9	19.1	30.2
2020	1325	63.5	20.8	27.9
2021	1335	70.9	18.8	24.4
2022	1450	68.9	21.0	25.9
2023	1548	74.1	20.8	25.9

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 Charles S. Rushe Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$226 (3.5%)	$6,273 (96.5%)	$6,499
2019	$276 (4.1%)	$6,536 (95.9%)	$6,813
2020	$191 (3.0%)	$6,236 (97.0%)	$6,428
2021	$394 (6.0%)	$6,226 (94.0%)	$6,621
2022	$681 (10.5%)	$5,797 (89.5%)	$6,479
2023	$712 (10.1%)	$6,336 (89.9%)	$7,047

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charles S. Rushe Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 207^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 198^th of 1177 Middle schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Charles S. Rushe Middle School)	72	66	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	56	51	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Charles S. Rushe Middle School)	72	57	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	59	48	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Charles S. Rushe Middle School)	65	53	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	51	45	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Charles S. Rushe Middle School)	61	56	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	42	38	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Charles S. Rushe Middle School)	68	60	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	58	45	13%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Charles S. Rushe Middle School)	79	74	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	68	58	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Charles S. Rushe Middle School)	68	55	13%
8th Grade Science (Pasco)	54	46	8%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Charles S. Rushe Middle School)	82	87	5%
End of Course Civics (Pasco)	70	70
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Charles S. Rushe Middle School)	99	99
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pasco)	60	54	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Charles S. Rushe Middle School)	100	98	2%
End of Course Geometry (Pasco)	63	62	1%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1223	1548	26.6%
African American	66	64	3%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	50	109	118%
Hispanic	292	397	36%
Pacific Islander	4	1	75%
White	743	899	21%
Two or More Races	67	76	13.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.2%	25.9%	4.3%

Schools Near Charles S. Rushe Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (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 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Charles S. Rushe Middle School	Public	6-8	18654 Mentmore Blvd	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-1200	1,548	74	20.8	25.9%	899 (58.1%)	64 (4.1%)	397 (25.6%)	109 (7.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (4.9%)	75.7	250^th of 1196 public middle schools	79.1%		79.8	198^th of 1177 public middle schools	83.2%	52	64.0	65.0	61.0	66.0	67.0	83.0	57.0	95.0	100.0	83.0	$7,047	$712	$6,336
Martinez Middle School	Public	6-8	5601 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd	Lutz	33558	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-1190	1,160	53	22.0	20.1%	639 (55.1%)	47 (4.1%)	278 (24.0%)	128 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (5.9%)	90.6	75^th of 1196 public middle schools	93.7%		88	106^th of 1177 public middle schools	91.0%	31	82.0	80.0	75.0	85.0	53.0	85.0	75.0	96.0	100.0	92.0	$7,696	$1,296	$6,400
Pine View Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	5334 Parkway Blvd	Land O Lakes	34639	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 794-4800	1,170	64	18.3	32.4%	734 (62.7%)	75 (6.4%)	274 (23.4%)	30 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	53 (4.5%)	53.4	538^th of 1196 public middle schools	55.0%		64.6	386^th of 1177 public middle schools	67.2%	152	48.0	50.0	52.0	42.0	41.0	72.0	54.0	96.0	96.0	71.0	$7,512	$668	$6,844
Walker Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	8282 N Mobley Rd	Odessa	33556	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 631-4726	1,019	54	19.0	29.9%	402 (39.5%)	54 (5.3%)	320 (31.4%)	174 (17.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	65 (6.4%)	94.2	37^th of 1196 public middle schools	96.9%		94.6	37^th of 1177 public middle schools	96.9%		87.0	82.0	84.0	89.0	52.0	95.0	85.0	93.0	97.0	91.0	$8,867	$1,530	$7,337
River Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	11646 Town Center Rd	New Port Richey	34654	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-7200	1,107	61	18.2	48.1%	833 (75.2%)	38 (3.4%)	158 (14.3%)	19 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (5.2%)	47.9	619^th of 1196 public middle schools	48.2%		52.1	536^th of 1177 public middle schools	54.5%	83	50.0	50.0	48.0	45.0	41.0	56.0	48.0	81.0	97.0	70.0	$7,614	$831	$6,783
Buchanan Middle School	Public	6-8	1001 W Bearss Ave	Tampa	33613	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7600	759	36	21.0	72.7%	97 (12.8%)	145 (19.1%)	475 (62.6%)	17 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.2%)	15.6	1044^th of 1196 public middle schools	12.7%		13.5	1055^th of 1177 public middle schools	10.4%	11	27.0	22.0	28.0	25.0	14.0	39.0	28.0	86.0		39.0	$8,769	$1,975	$6,795
Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	5200 Ehrlich Rd	Tampa	33624	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7325	971	55	17.6	46.0%	306 (31.5%)	71 (7.3%)	507 (52.2%)	38 (3.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.8%)	54.5	523^rd of 1196 public middle schools	56.3%		52.3	532^nd of 1177 public middle schools	54.8%	9	60.0	46.0	48.0	67.0	22.0	61.0	48.0	93.0	97.0	72.0	$9,008	$1,741	$7,266
Liberty Middle School	Public	6-8	17400 Commerce Park Blvd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-1180	1,081	56	19.3	45.1%	235 (21.7%)	279 (25.8%)	368 (34.0%)	139 (12.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (5.4%)	56.4	498^th of 1196 public middle schools	58.4%		59.5	438^th of 1177 public middle schools	62.8%	60	52.0	51.0	51.0	56.0	38.0	67.0	52.0	90.0	100.0	75.0	$8,805	$1,567	$7,238
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School	Public	6-8	14303 Citrus Pointe Dr	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 792-5125	583	31	19.1	58.7%	108 (18.5%)	51 (8.7%)	366 (62.8%)	39 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.3%)	45.2	655^th of 1196 public middle schools	45.2%		48.7	584^th of 1177 public middle schools	50.4%	71	48.0	41.0	46.0	56.0	26.0	60.0	44.0	85.0	100.0	55.0	$10,061	$2,037	$8,024
Seven Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	2441 Little Rd	Trinity	34655	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-6700	1,628	84	19.4	36.5%	1,157 (71.1%)	68 (4.2%)	231 (14.2%)	78 (4.8%)	4 (0.2%)	7 (0.4%)	83 (5.1%)	72.4	302^nd of 1196 public middle schools	74.7%		78.5	215^th of 1177 public middle schools	81.7%	87	66.0	62.0	55.0	67.0	59.0	78.0	57.0	96.0	100.0	85.0	$7,422	$828	$6,594

Frequently Asked Questions about Charles S. Rushe Middle School

How many students attend Charles S. Rushe Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,548 students attended Charles S. Rushe Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Charles S. Rushe Middle School?

Students at Charles S. Rushe Middle School are 58% White, 26% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What high school do graduates of Charles S. Rushe Middle School attend?

Students who attend Charles S. Rushe Middle School usually go on to attend Sunlake High School

What district is Charles S. Rushe Middle School in?

Pasco

Is Charles S. Rushe Middle School a good school?

Charles S. Rushe Middle School ranks 250^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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