Serving 1,548 students in grades 6-8, Charles S. Rushe Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,548 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Charles S. Rushe Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Charles S. Rushe Middle School's student population of 1,548 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Charles S. Rushe Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles S. Rushe Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#899 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
4%
21%
White
58%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Charles S. Rushe Middle School is ranked #899 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Charles S. Rushe Middle School often compared to?
Charles S. Rushe Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Imagine School At Land O' Lakes by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Charles S. Rushe Middle School?
1,548 students attend Charles S. Rushe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Charles S. Rushe Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles S. Rushe Middle School?
Charles S. Rushe Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Charles S. Rushe Middle School offer ?
Charles S. Rushe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Charles S. Rushe Middle School part of?
Charles S. Rushe Middle School is part of Pasco School District.
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