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School Comparison

GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL
vs.
PAUL R. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL
PAUL R. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than PAUL R. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL (504 vs. 298).
  • GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than PAUL R. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL (148 vs. 106).
  • PAUL R. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL (48 vs. 17).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than PAUL R. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL (504 vs. 298).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

PAUL R. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL (48 vs. 17).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than PAUL R. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL (148 vs. 106).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

PAUL R. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL (324:1 vs. 308.7:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL
$10,006.54
PAUL R. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL
$10,006.54
Local revenue share
GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL
39.6%
PAUL R. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL
39.6%
State revenue share
GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL
45.6%
PAUL R. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL
45.6%
Federal revenue share
GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL
14.8%
PAUL R. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL
14.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL
30.4%
PAUL R. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL
30.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Pasco County
$67,384
Pasco County
$67,384
Poverty rate
Pasco County
11.1%
Pasco County
11.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pasco County
28%
Pasco County
28%
Unemployment rate
Pasco County
3.7%
Pasco County
3.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.