Paul R. Smith Middle School

1410 Sweetbriar Dr
Holiday, FL 34691
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 994 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 31% (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 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 994 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paul R. Smith Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Paul R. Smith Middle School's student population of 994 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
994 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Paul R. Smith 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 Paul R. Smith 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3124 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Paul R. Smith Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paul R. Smith Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paul R. Smith Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Paul R. Smith Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
27%
37%
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Black
12%
21%
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White
51%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Paul R. Smith Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Paul R. Smith Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paul R. Smith Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paul R. Smith Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #3124 out of 3,704 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 Seven Springs Middle School, Gulf Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% 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?
994 students attend Paul R. Smith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Paul R. Smith Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 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 19:1, 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
What school district is Paul R. Smith Middle School part of?
Paul R. Smith Middle School is part of Pasco School District.

School Reviews

1   5/17/2021
My child went to Paul R Smith middle and was subjected to constant harassment and violation. Finally, put my child in a private school. Best 30kI ever spent.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 994 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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