PAUL R. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL

PAUL R. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PASCO school district, located in HOLIDAY, FL with about 1,024 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 62 teachers, PAUL R. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PAUL R. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in Holiday, Florida, is a public middle school serving the Pasco County School District. The school is named in honor of Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith, a Medal of Honor recipient who made the ultimate sacrifice during Operation Iraqi Freedom. This legacy of service and character is a central part of the school’s identity, with the institution striving to foster an environment of integrity, respect, and academic excellence for its diverse student body.

The school offers a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, focusing on core subjects while providing various elective opportunities and extracurricular activities. As part of the Pasco County school system, it emphasizes the district’s commitment to "world-class education" through a blend of rigorous academics, digital learning initiatives, and supportive student services. For parents and community members, the school serves as a local hub, maintaining active communication through its official district website to share updates on student achievements, school events, and administrative information.

For more information, contact PAUL R. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL at (727) 246-3200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.