- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Port Richey, FL
Bayonet Point Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bayonet Point Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120153001580
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayonet Point Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in New Port Richey · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayonet Point Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayonet Point Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in New Port Richey, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120153001580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Bayonet Point Middle School shrank from 737 students in 2022-23 to 662 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 120153001580 · New Port Richey, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 19.6:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Bayonet Point Middle School shrank from 737 students in 2022-23 to 662 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bayonet Point Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school 668
Bayonet Point Middle School
668 students
What this shows Bayonet Point Middle School reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayonet Point Middle School compares
Bayonet Point Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 49% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 188 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Bayonet Point Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayonet Point Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayonet Point Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~668 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bayonet Point Middle School
How many students attend Bayonet Point Middle School?
Bayonet Point Middle School has 668 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Port Richey, FL. CCD year-over-year: 737 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayonet Point Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayonet Point Middle School is 19.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bayonet Point Middle School?
77.6% of students at Bayonet Point Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayonet Point Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bayonet Point Middle School is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in New Port Richey, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayonet Point Middle School?
Bayonet Point Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bayonet Point Middle School rank among middle schools in New Port Richey?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayonet Point Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in New Port Richey, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in New Port Richey on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Bayonet Point Middle School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.