BAYONET POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL

11125 LITTLE RD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34654

BPMS.PASCO.K12.FL.US

668 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bayonet Point Middle School is a public school located in New Port Richey, Florida, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the District School Board of Pasco County. Situated on Little Road, the school functions as a core educational hub for the local community, emphasizing the district’s commitment to providing a comprehensive middle school experience. Its curriculum is designed to support the academic and social development of early adolescents as they transition from elementary to high school.

The school operates under the broader mission of Pasco County Schools, which focuses on preparing students for college, career, and life success. Like other institutions in the district, Bayonet Point Middle School utilizes the official Pasco County Schools portal to communicate with families, share academic resources, and provide updates on school events and policies. As a community-focused campus, it offers various extracurricular opportunities and academic support structures aimed at fostering student engagement and achievement within the New Port Richey area.

668

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BAYONET POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	238
Black	74
Asian	3
Two or More	42
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
308 (46.1%)
Hispanic
238 (35.6%)
Black
74 (11.1%)
Two or More
42 (6.3%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)774-7400
Website:	http://BPMS.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	668
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	383
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 6 232

Grade 7 172

Grade 8 264