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Chasco Middle School vs. Charles S. Rushe Middle School

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School Overview

School
Chasco Middle School
7702 Ridge Rd
Port Richey, FL 34668
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Charles S. Rushe Middle School
18654 Mentmore Blvd
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Charles S. Rushe Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 632 students in grades 6-8, Chasco 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 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,353 students in grades 6-8, Charles S. Rushe Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
632 students
1,353 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chasco Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Charles S. Rushe Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chasco Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Charles S. Rushe Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
73 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chasco Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Charles S. Rushe Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chasco Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pasco School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Charles S. Rushe Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pasco School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3055 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#707 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chasco Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Charles S. Rushe Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
78%
(Top 10% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chasco Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pasco School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles S. Rushe Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pasco School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chasco Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pasco School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles S. Rushe Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pasco School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chasco Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pasco School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles S. Rushe Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pasco School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chasco Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Charles S. Rushe Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
193
461
Grade 7 Students
232
441
Grade 8 Students
207
451

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chasco Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pasco School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Charles S. Rushe Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pasco School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chasco Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pasco School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Charles S. Rushe Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pasco School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
11%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chasco Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pasco School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Charles S. Rushe Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pasco School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
45%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chasco Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pasco School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Charles S. Rushe Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pasco School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chasco Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pasco School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Charles S. Rushe Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pasco School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chasco Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pasco School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Charles S. Rushe Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pasco School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chasco Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pasco School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Charles S. Rushe Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pasco School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chasco Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pasco School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Charles S. Rushe Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pasco School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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