Enrollment
830
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Holiday, FL
Paul R. Smith Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Paul R. Smith Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120153006504
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul R. Smith Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Holiday · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul R. Smith Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul R. Smith Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Holiday, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paul R. Smith Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paul R. Smith Middle School
Paul R. Smith Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Holiday, Florida, enrolling 830 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 830 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 755 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #127.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 277 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 314 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 830 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students) and Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students) alongside Paul R. Smith Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Paul R. Smith Middle School compares
Paul R. Smith Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 830 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
830
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 41% in Florida - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$9,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 165 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 10.1%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Paul R. Smith Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasco, which includes Paul R. Smith Middle School.
$9,640
Per student
-14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 45.9%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Paul R. Smith 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 Paul R. Smith Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~830 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Paul R. Smith Middle School
How many students attend Paul R. Smith Middle School?
Paul R. Smith Middle School has 830 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Holiday, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul R. Smith Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul R. Smith Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paul R. Smith Middle School?
74.0% of students at Paul R. Smith Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul R. Smith Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Paul R. Smith Middle School is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Holiday, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul R. Smith Middle School?
Paul R. Smith Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paul R. Smith Middle School rank among public schools in Holiday?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul R. Smith Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Holiday, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Holiday on the city page.
Is Paul R. Smith Middle School a good school?
Paul R. Smith Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Paul R. Smith 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.
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