GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL

6419 LOUISIANA AVE
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34653

GMS.PASCO.K12.FL.US

796 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gulf Middle School, located at 6419 Louisiana Ave in New Port Richey, Florida, is part of the District School Board of Pasco County. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle-level education that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. As a public institution within the Pasco County school system, it follows district-wide curricula and standards designed to foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement during these formative years.

The school functions as a hub for its community, offering various extracurricular activities and support services aimed at preparing students for future academic success. By emphasizing a structured learning environment and utilizing the resources provided by the Pasco County school district, Gulf Middle School strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Those seeking specific information regarding current academic programs, faculty contact details, or district policies can access further resources through their official website at www.pasco.k12.fl.us.

796

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	240
Black	87
Asian	18
Two or More	57
American Indian	4

White
390 (49.0%)
Hispanic
240 (30.2%)
Black
87 (10.9%)
Two or More
57 (7.2%)
Asian
18 (2.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

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:	(727)774-8000
Website:	http://GMS.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	796
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	448
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 7 241

Grade 8 293