Serving 830 students in grades 6-8, Paul R. Smith 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 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 830 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paul R. Smith Middle School serves the west part of Holiday, FL, covering an attendance area of approximately 13.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paul R. Smith Middle School's student population of 830 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
830 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
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School Rankings
Paul R. Smith Middle 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 Paul R. Smith 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
#2995 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hispanic
29%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Black
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
White
48%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul R. Smith Middle School's ranking?
Paul R. Smith Middle School is ranked #2995 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Paul R. Smith Middle School often compared to?
Paul R. Smith Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gulf Middle School, Seven Springs Middle School, Tarpon Springs Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Paul R. Smith Middle School?
830 students attend Paul R. Smith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Paul R. Smith Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paul R. Smith Middle School?
Paul R. Smith Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paul R. Smith Middle School offer ?
Paul R. Smith Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul R. Smith Middle School part of?
Paul R. Smith Middle School is part of Pasco School District.
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