Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Moon Lake Elementary 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 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MOON LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the west part of New Port Richey, FL, covering an attendance area of approximately 14.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.4 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moon Lake Elementary School's student population of 567 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Moon Lake Elementary School 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 Moon Lake Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#2852 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
20%
38%
Black
7%
21%
White
64%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moon Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Moon Lake Elementary School is ranked #2852 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Moon Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Moon Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cypress Elementary School, Trinity Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Moon Lake Elementary School?
567 students attend Moon Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Moon Lake Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moon Lake Elementary School?
Moon Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Moon Lake Elementary School offer ?
Moon Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Moon Lake Elementary School part of?
Moon Lake Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.
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