- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-130 students YoY
Paul R. Smith Middle School shrank from 994 students in 2022-23 to 864 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-130 students YoY 120153006504 · Holiday, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
830 enr · 15.7:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Paul R. Smith Middle School shrank from 994 students in 2022-23 to 864 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Paul R. Smith 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 830
Paul R. Smith Middle School
830 students
What this shows Paul R. Smith Middle School reports 830 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul R. Smith Middle School compares
Paul R. Smith 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,218
- 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 (~830 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 994 (2022-23) → 864 (2023-24), down 130.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.