Serving 965 students in grades 6-8, Raymond B. Stewart 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 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 965 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School's student population of 965 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
965 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Raymond B. Stewart 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 Raymond B. Stewart Middle School is 0.65, 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
#3203 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
13%
21%
White
50%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raymond B. Stewart Middle School's ranking?
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School is ranked #3203 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Raymond B. Stewart Middle School often compared to?
Raymond B. Stewart Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Raymond B. Stewart Middle School?
965 students attend Raymond B. Stewart Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Raymond B. Stewart Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymond B. Stewart Middle School?
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Raymond B. Stewart Middle School offer ?
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Raymond B. Stewart Middle School part of?
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School is part of Pasco School District.
In what neighborhood is Raymond B. Stewart Middle School located?
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School is located in the City Of Zephyrhills neighborhood of Zephyrhills, FL.
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