Serving 688 students in grades 6-8, Chasco Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chasco Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Chasco Middle School's student population of 688 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
688 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chasco Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chasco Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3056 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
37%
Black
12%
21%
White
46%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chasco Middle School's ranking?
Chasco Middle School is ranked #3056 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Chasco Middle School often compared to?
Chasco Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Chasco Middle School?
688 students attend Chasco Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Chasco Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chasco Middle School?
Chasco Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chasco Middle School offer ?
Chasco Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Chasco Middle School part of?
Chasco Middle School is part of Pasco School District.
School Calendar
View the Chasco Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Students' Last Day
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 3/21/2020
Chasco is an amazing school you learn a lot of new things the teacher are helpful and good at their job. I've only been in chasco for 2 years but so far I love it!
5 2/28/2012
i loved Chasco people are so friendly there i wish i could still talk to Mr.Dosmann and Mr.Downer i wish i remember my history teacher's name ive been moving my hole life and chasco middle school and all the students and teachers there will never beat any other school too bad im 18 i wish i could come back. and the coolest buildings haha so easy to get to the next class very time conserving during passing time.
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