Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shady Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shady Hills Elementary School's student population of 476 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shady Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shady Hills Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#1904 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
36%
Black
3%
21%
White
79%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shady Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Shady Hills Elementary School is ranked #1904 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Shady Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Shady Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School, Suncoast Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Shady Hills Elementary School?
476 students attend Shady Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Shady Hills Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shady Hills Elementary School?
Shady Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Shady Hills Elementary School offer ?
Shady Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Shady Hills Elementary School part of?
Shady Hills Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.
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