PASCO MIDDLE SCHOOL

PMS.PASCO.K12.FL.US

819 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pasco Middle School, located in Dade City, Florida, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Pasco County School District. As a traditional middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of adolescents, providing a curriculum that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school is committed to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and student engagement through a variety of core subjects and elective opportunities.

Part of a larger district-wide network, the school operates under the guidance of the Pasco County Schools mission, which emphasizes preparing students for future success in college, careers, and life. By utilizing the resources and administrative support of the district, Pasco Middle School encourages community involvement and strives to maintain high standards for instruction and student performance. Further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district initiatives can be found on their official website.

819

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PASCO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Hispanic	362
Black	119
Asian	4
Two or More	42
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
362 (44.2%)
White
286 (34.9%)
Black
119 (14.5%)
Two or More
42 (5.1%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PASCO
Phone:	(352)524-8400
Website:	http://PMS.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	819
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	383
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 262

Grade 7 246

Grade 8 311