CHASCO MIDDLE SCHOOL

CHMS.PASCO.K12.FL.US

688 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chasco Middle School is a public school located in Port Richey, Florida, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the District School Board of Pasco County. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, Chasco Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student population for the challenges of high school and beyond.

As a member of the Pasco County school system, the institution focuses on integrating technology and modern instructional strategies to enhance classroom learning. The school encourages a strong partnership between students, faculty, and the surrounding community to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or extracurricular programs, the school maintains an active presence on the official district website at http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us.

688

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHASCO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	225
Black	82
Asian	8
Two or More	56
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
313 (45.5 %)
Hispanic
225 (32.7 %)
Black
82 (11.9 %)
Two or More
56 (8.1 %)
Asian
8 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PASCO
Phone:	(727)774-1300
Website:	http://CHMS.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	688
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 237

Grade 7 211

Grade 8 240