Serving 84 students in grades Prekindergarten, Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 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 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mittye P. Locke Elementary School serves the west part of New Port Richey, FL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 3.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5's student population of 84 students has declined by 82% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 80% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To provide a safe, nurturing, hands-on environment with high expectations
School Rankings
Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 is 0.56, 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
#2989 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted100%
27.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5's ranking?
Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 is ranked #2989 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 often compared to?
Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5is often viewed alongside schools like James M. Marlowe Elementary School, Richey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5?
84 students attend Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5?
Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 offer ?
Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 part of?
Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 is part of Pasco School District.
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