Bayonet Point Middle School

Summary:

Bayonet Point Middle School is a public middle school in New Port Richey, Florida, serving 737 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Pasco District, which is ranked 42 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Bayonet Point Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida middle schools, with a ranking between 786 and 1030 out of around 1,200 schools.

Bayonet Point Middle School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 31.2% to 35.4% in recent years, which is much higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school consistently underperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 21% to 38% in FAST English Language Arts and 21% to 34% in FAST Math, compared to state averages of 50% to 54% and 47% to 56%, respectively. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.67% to 84.4% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

Despite the higher per-student spending at Bayonet Point Middle School, ranging from $7,586 to $8,689 in recent years, the academic performance has been declining over the past several years. The school's statewide ranking has dropped from 747 in 2018-2019 to 1030 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has decreased from 2 stars to 1 star. In comparison, nearby schools such as Charles S. Rushe Middle School and Seven Springs Middle School have significantly higher academic performance, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and lower free and reduced lunch rates.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 11125 Little Rd
       New Port Richey, FL  34654


(727) 774-7400

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
1030th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,689 Help


Students who attend Bayonet Point Middle School usually attend:

High:    Fivay High School

Feeder schools for Bayonet Point Middle School:

Elementary:    Schrader Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  662

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.5%
Hispanic:
34.3%
African American:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bayonet Point Middle School ranks worse than 86.1% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 15th among 16 ranked middle schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.55. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.5%), Hispanic (34.3%), African American (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bayonet Point Middle School is 18, which is the 8th best among 16 middle schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)
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Compare Bayonet Point Middle School employs 36.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bayonet Point Middle School is $8,689, which is the 6th highest among 16 middle schools in the Pasco School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bayonet Point Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bayonet Point Middle School 1030th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Bayonet Point Middle School in the ranking list.)

Pasco:

SchoolDigger ranks Pasco 42nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bayonet Point Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.61 338th 593 43.0%
2005 41.73 385th 602 36.0%
2006 40.62 431st 675 36.1%
2007 49.82 394th 736 46.5%
2008 44.01 450th 740 39.2%
2009 42.60 495th 780 36.5%
2010 42.50 537th 839 36.0%
2011 46.26 531st 891 40.4%
2012 33.23 613th 897 31.7%
2013 30.01 682nd 956 28.7%
2014 26.08 761st 999 23.8%
2016 24.31 767th 997 23.1%
2017 29.30 737th 1031 28.5%
2018 31.07 721st 1035 30.3%
2019 34.59 747th 1099 32.0%
2021 31.77 786th 1136 30.8%
2022 23.52 908th 1148 20.9%
2023 17.26 1012th 1177 14.0%
2024 17.55 1030th 1196 13.9%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, March 22, 2013

Open Quote My 13 year old son is a Bayonet point middle student in Pasco. He has been home schooled his entire life and wanted to try public school this year, needless to say he wishes he hadn't. At the beginning of the year his teacher said that his laugh was creepy. Months later, after he was punched in the face by one boy and shoved, pinched, and flicked by 2 of the boys friends on the bus, he came home and broke down,saying everyone hates him even the teachers and that a group of kids are calling him names. As it turned out, the same teacher that said his laugh was creepy, was allowing 6 students from her class to call him creepy on a daily basis. The name calling continued on in his other classes with these same students, one of the children was taking his ice pack and slaming it on his hands during the lunch period. I went to the school and spoke to the guidence councelor, all his teachers and the principal. The teacher denied having knowledge of any name calling or bullying. The only outcome was for my son to have all of his classes changed and his lunch seat moved. We have since had several more problems with other students, the same teacher and another member of staff. Of course the principal does nothing, exept raise his voice at me and tell me that my son is probobly making up problems with this teacher and these students to cover up something HE is doing wrong. My son has been called a faggot, a princess, creepy, physically assulted on more than one occasion, excuded from group projects; and the solution from the principal is always, I will have a talk with them about it, and that is the last I ever hear about it. You would think people that work with children would have a love for them and a want to help them be successful in life, BUTT the truth is they are just there for the PAYCHECK like a fastfood worker. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bayonet Point Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 850 4 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 871
1989 812 8 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 841
1990 883 9 10 20 0 n/a n/a 0 922
1991 944 13 13 18 0 n/a n/a 0 988
1992 987 15 21 24 1 n/a n/a 0 1048
1993 994 17 16 33 1 n/a n/a 0 1061
1994 1098 15 15 31 3 n/a n/a 0 1162
1995 1256 18 14 53 4 n/a n/a 0 1345
1996 1256 18 14 53 4 n/a n/a 0 1345
1997 1148 22 21 60 3 n/a n/a 0 1254
1998 1212 30 16 65 4 n/a n/a 0 1327
1999 1258 36 13 67 0 n/a n/a 0 1374
2000 1258 28 10 83 1 n/a n/a 0 1380
2001 1281 28 14 85 4 n/a n/a 0 1412
2002 877 12 10 45 1 n/a n/a 0 945
2003 877 12 10 45 1 n/a n/a 0 945
2004 938 14 25 57 3 n/a n/a 0 1037
2005 910 23 23 101 3 n/a n/a 0 1060
2006 868 24 19 91 6 n/a n/a 0 1008
2007 827 15 11 99 8 n/a n/a 35 995
2008 818 23 11 83 10 n/a n/a 35 980
2009 844 22 16 104 4 n/a n/a 37 1027
2010 709 16 12 151 4 n/a n/a 64 956
2011 603 17 12 138 6 0 47 0 823
2012 582 20 8 143 5 0 31 0 789
2013 576 27 8 129 6 0 23 0 769
2014 526 28 7 138 6 0 21 0 726
2015 512 25 8 132 5 2 24 0 708
2016 353 25 6 108 1 1 25 0 519
2017 519 39 7 172 1 2 29 0 769
2018 505 53 9 181 3 2 28 0 781
2019 532 54 13 180 2 2 39 0 822
2020 520 61 8 171 3 0 38 0 801
2021 440 78 10 181 0 1 40 0 750
2022 403 66 5 201 1 1 48 0 725
2023 382 64 5 227 2 2 55 0 737
2024 308 71 3 227 1 1 51 0 662

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bayonet Point Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 871 45.0 19.3 35
1989 841 46.0 18.2 29.1
1990 922 43.0 21.4 31.1
1991 988 54.0 18.2 33.3
1992 1048 51.0 20.5 25.7
1993 1061 54.0 19.6 0
1994 1162 58.0 20.0 33.8
1995 1345 65.0 20.7 35.2
1996 1345 65.0 20.7 35.2
1997 1254 68.0 18.4 33.9
1998 1327 75.0 17.7 33.5
1999 1374 78.0 17.6 47.6
2000 1380 77.0 17.9 49.9
2001 1412 78.0 18.1 51.7
2002 945 53.0 17.8 59.7
2003 945 53.0 17.8 59.7
2004 1037 58.0 17.9 64.4
2005 1060 62.0 17.1 69.8
2006 1008 61.0 16.5 64.2
2007 995 63.0 15.8 62.1
2008 980 64.0 15.3 64
2009 1027 71.7 15.6 73.5
2010 956 58.0 16.4 79.7
2011 823 62.2 13.2 76.5
2012 789 57.4 13.7 77.7
2013 769 60.0 12.8 80.1
2014 726 52.0 13.9 77
2015 708 50.0 14.1 80.9
2016 519 41.0 12.6 82.3
2017 769 47.0 16.3 81
2018 781 56.0 13.9 84.9
2019 822 49.2 16.7 78.1
2020 801 44.6 17.9 81.3
2021 750 44.8 16.7 76.7
2022 725 37.8 19.1 81.1
2023 737 34.0 21.6 84.4
2024 662 36.6 18.0 72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bayonet Point Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 871 45.0 19.3 35
1989 841 46.0 18.2 29.1
1990 922 43.0 21.4 31.1
1991 988 54.0 18.2 33.3
1992 1048 51.0 20.5 25.7
1993 1061 54.0 19.6 0
1994 1162 58.0 20.0 33.8
1995 1345 65.0 20.7 35.2
1996 1345 65.0 20.7 35.2
1997 1254 68.0 18.4 33.9
1998 1327 75.0 17.7 33.5
1999 1374 78.0 17.6 47.6
2000 1380 77.0 17.9 49.9
2001 1412 78.0 18.1 51.7
2002 945 53.0 17.8 59.7
2003 945 53.0 17.8 59.7
2004 1037 58.0 17.9 64.4
2005 1060 62.0 17.1 69.8
2006 1008 61.0 16.5 64.2
2007 995 63.0 15.8 62.1
2008 980 64.0 15.3 64
2009 1027 71.7 15.6 73.5
2010 956 58.0 16.4 79.7
2011 823 62.2 13.2 76.5
2012 789 57.4 13.7 77.7
2013 769 60.0 12.8 80.1
2014 726 52.0 13.9 77
2015 708 50.0 14.1 80.9
2016 519 41.0 12.6 82.3
2017 769 47.0 16.3 81
2018 781 56.0 13.9 84.9
2019 822 49.2 16.7 78.1
2020 801 44.6 17.9 81.3
2021 750 44.8 16.7 76.7
2022 725 37.8 19.1 81.1
2023 737 34.0 21.6 84.4
2024 662 36.6 18.0 72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bayonet Point Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $746 (9.9%) $6,767 (90.1%) $7,513
2019 $760 (10.2%) $6,667 (89.8%) $7,427
2020 $763 (10.1%) $6,823 (89.9%) $7,586
2021 $1,146 (13.6%) $7,267 (86.4%) $8,412
2022 $1,356 (16.2%) $6,994 (83.8%) $8,349
2023 $1,565 (18.0%) $7,124 (82.0%) $8,689

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bayonet Point Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 747th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 1012th of 1177 Middle schools
 18%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bayonet Point Middle School)4228
 14%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)5651
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bayonet Point Middle School)4221
 21%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)5948
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bayonet Point Middle School)4225
 17%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)5145
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bayonet Point Middle School)3416
 18%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)4238
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bayonet Point Middle School)4132
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)5845
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bayonet Point Middle School)5141
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)6858
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Bayonet Point Middle School)3822
 16%
   8th Grade Science (Pasco)5446
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Bayonet Point Middle School)5150
 1%
   End of Course Civics (Pasco)7070
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Bayonet Point Middle School)9584
 11%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Pasco)6054
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students822737
 10.3%
African American5464
 18.5%
American Indian22
Asian135
 61.5%
Hispanic180227
 26.1%
Pacific Islander22
White532382
 28.2%
Two or More Races3955
 41%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.1%84.4%
 6.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bayonet Point Middle School

Students who attend Bayonet Point Middle School usually go on to attend Fivay High School

Bayonet Point Middle School ranks in the bottom 13.9% of Florida middle schools.

Students at Bayonet Point Middle School are 47% White, 34% Hispanic, 11% African American, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 662 students attended Bayonet Point Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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