Serving 954 students in grades 6-8, Raymond B. Stewart 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 29% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 954 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Raymond B. Stewart Middle School serves the southeast part of Zephyrhills, FL, covering an area of approximately 60 square miles. Families within this zone typically experience a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with distances to the zone's edge averaging 3.8 miles and extending up to 7.4 miles at the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School's student population of 954 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
954 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
School Motto
Building a Bulldog Legacy!
School Rankings
Raymond B. Stewart 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 Raymond B. Stewart 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
#3178 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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
(22-23)42.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Raymond B. Stewart Middle School's ranking?
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School is ranked #3178 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Raymond B. Stewart Middle School often compared to?
Raymond B. Stewart Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial 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 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Raymond B. Stewart Middle School?
954 students attend Raymond B. Stewart Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Raymond B. Stewart Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raymond B. Stewart Middle School?
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Raymond B. Stewart Middle School offer ?
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raymond B. Stewart Middle School part of?
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School is part of Pasco School District.
In what neighborhood is Raymond B. Stewart Middle School located?
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School is located in the City Of Zephyrhills neighborhood of Zephyrhills, FL.
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