Summary:
Zip code 34610 in Spring Hill, Florida, is home to four schools within the Pasco school district, serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade, though notably lacking a traditional public high school.
The standout school in the area is Classical Preparatory School, an "Alternative" school that dramatically outperforms all others with a 100% graduation rate and proficiency rates often 20-30 points above state averages, all while spending the least per student ($7,527) and having the lowest rate of economic disadvantage (30.24% free/reduced lunch). In contrast, Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School struggles the most, with proficiency rates consistently below district and state averages, a declining state ranking, and the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (63.2%). Shady Hills Elementary School shines as a math champion, with proficiency rates significantly exceeding state averages across all tested grades, and it also boasts the smallest class sizes (12.2:1 student-teacher ratio). Crews Lake Middle School is the weakest link, with the highest chronic absenteeism rate (39.7%) and academic proficiency consistently below district and state averages.
Key metrics reveal a wide disparity: spending per student ranges from $7,527 at Classical Preparatory to $13,843 at Shady Hills, while chronic absenteeism exceeds the state average (31.4%) at all schools except Classical Preparatory (23.9%). The absence of a traditional high school means families rely heavily on Classical Preparatory for secondary education, making it a critical asset in an area where economic disadvantage strongly correlates with lower performance across the other schools.
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