How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Paul R. Smith Middle School | Tarpon Springs Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Holiday, FL | Tarpon Springs, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 830 | 649 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 19.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.7% | 42.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Paul R. Smith Middle School | Tarpon Springs Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,007 | $12,514 |
| District | Pasco County Schools | Pinellas County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Paul R. Smith Middle School | Tarpon Springs Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.7% | 58.4% |
| African American | 10.1% | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.4% | 20.3% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.7% | 6.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Paul R. Smith Middle School | Tarpon Springs Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 324:1 | 217:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.0% | 34.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 149 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.