Summary:
In zip code 33542, there is one middle school, Raymond B. Stewart Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Zephyrhills, Florida, with a total enrollment of 954 students.
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School is part of the Pasco school district and has received a 1-star rating from Schooldigger for the past three years, with its state ranking declining from the 25th percentile to the 17th percentile. The school faces significant challenges, most notably a chronic absenteeism rate of 39.2%, which is nearly 8 percentage points higher than the state average. Academic performance is mixed: while Civics proficiency (78%) is slightly above the state average, math scores are a major concern, with only 28% to 48% of students proficient across grades, far below state averages. English Language Arts proficiency also lags, ranging from 39% to 47%. The school spends $9,902 per student and has a student-teacher ratio of 19:1, with 57.23% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
A standout positive is the school's performance in Algebra 1, which saw 87% proficiency in 2024-2025, though this dropped to 57% in 2025-2026, indicating volatility in advanced coursework. The stark contrast between strong Civics results and weak math performance suggests uneven instructional strengths. The high chronic absenteeism rate is likely a key driver of the school's overall low test scores and declining ranking, pointing to systemic issues that current spending levels have not been able to overcome.
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