Mittye P. Locke Elementary School
Tel:
(727)774-3100
- Mittye P. Locke Elementary School serves 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Mittye P. Locke Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Mittye P. Locke Elementary School's student population of 611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 611 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mittye P. Locke Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mittye P. Locke Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1464 out of 3,601 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 32% |
| Black | 7% | 22% |
| White | 63% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pasco School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mittye P. Locke Elementary School is Gulf High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pace Center For Girls (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James M. Marlowe Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Port Richey James M. Marlowe Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 523 students
0.8 miles
5642 Cecelia Dr
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727)774-8600 0.8 PK-5 523 - New Port Richey Gulf High Adult Education Grades: AE
1.0 miles
5355 School Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727)774-3300 1.0 AE n/a - New Port Richey Gulf High School Grades: 9-12 | 1301 students
1.0 miles
5355 School Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727)774-3300 1.0 9-12 1301 - New Port Richey Anclote Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 512 students
1.1 miles
3610 Madison St
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727)774-3200 1.1 PK-5 512 - New Port Richey Pace Center For Girls Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 56 students
1.2 miles
7619 Little Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727)849-1901 1.2 6-12 56
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