Shady Hills Elementary School

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Shady Hills Elementary School ranks 1119 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Shady Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Spring Hill, Florida, serving 471 students in grades PK-5. 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.

Shady Hills Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (73.89%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school has also experienced a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 20.4% in 2018-2019 to 36.1% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the 12.5% to 38.8% range of nearby schools. Academically, Shady Hills' test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the Pasco District and Florida state averages, particularly in 3rd and 5th grades, though its 5th-grade science proficiency is higher than the district and state.

Shady Hills Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.84% to 76.65% over the past few years, significantly higher than the 30% to 75.72% range of nearby schools. Despite higher spending per student at Shady Hills ($11,329 in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools ($9,500 to $13,091), the school's academic performance remains lower than schools like Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math, which consistently ranks among the top 5% of Florida elementary schools. Addressing the school's high chronic absenteeism and the unique challenges faced by its lower-income student population may be crucial for improving Shady Hills' academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

18000 Shady Hills Rd
Spring Hill, FL 34610

(772) 774-4100

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
1119^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,329

Students who attend Shady Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Crews Lake Middle School.
High:	Hudson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 487

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.1%

Hispanic:

16.2%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shady Hills Elementary School ranks better than 50.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 26^th among 57 ranked elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.74. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.1%), Hispanic (16.2%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shady Hills Elementary School is 15.4, which is the 18^th best among 57 elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Shady Hills Elementary School employs 31.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shady Hills Elementary School is $11,329, which is the 13^th highest among 57 elementary schools in the Pasco School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Shady Hills Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pasco:

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

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Rank History for Shady Hills Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2018	52.88	975^th	2118	54.0%
2019	50.37	1071^st	2182	50.9%
2021	38.99	1340^th	2247	40.4%
2022	49.29	1086^th	2219	51.1%
2023	50.98	1075^th	2240	52.0%
2024	48.74	1119^th	2256	50.4%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Shady Hills Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	393	16	1	50	1	0	29	490
2017	398	11	2	68	0	0	23	502
2018	410	12	2	84	2	0	28	538
2019	410	11	1	94	2	0	27	545
2020	397	13	0	84	1	0	29	524
2021	335	10	0	64	1	0	20	430
2022	375	16	1	61	0	1	22	476
2023	348	16	3	79	0	1	24	471
2024	356	14	2	79	0	1	35	487

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 Shady Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	490	35.0	14.0	75.5
2017	502	35.0	14.3	75.9
2018	538	39.0	13.7	79
2019	545	39.7	13.7	73.9
2020	524	37.7	13.8	76.1
2021	430	34.7	12.3	68.8
2022	476	31.8	14.9	74.4
2023	471	31.6	14.8	76.6
2024	487	31.5	15.4	69.4

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 Shady Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	490	35.0	14.0	75.5
2017	502	35.0	14.3	75.9
2018	538	39.0	13.7	79
2019	545	39.7	13.7	73.9
2020	524	37.7	13.8	76.1
2021	430	34.7	12.3	68.8
2022	476	31.8	14.9	74.4
2023	471	31.6	14.8	76.6
2024	487	31.5	15.4	69.4

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 Shady Hills Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$769 (9.0%)	$7,761 (91.0%)	$8,530
2019	$789 (8.9%)	$8,119 (91.1%)	$8,908
2020	$803 (8.5%)	$8,694 (91.5%)	$9,497
2021	$1,358 (12.3%)	$9,714 (87.7%)	$11,071
2022	$2,043 (19.8%)	$8,264 (80.2%)	$10,307
2023	$2,238 (19.8%)	$9,092 (80.3%)	$11,329

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shady Hills Elementary 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 1071^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1075^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shady Hills Elementary School)	52	44	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	60	53	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shady Hills Elementary School)	63	47	16%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	59	52	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shady Hills Elementary School)	61	62	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	59	57	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shady Hills Elementary School)	72	74	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	62	56	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shady Hills Elementary School)	51	46	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	55	51	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shady Hills Elementary School)	53	69	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	57	45	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Shady Hills Elementary School)	46	56	10%
5th Grade Science (Pasco)	53	49	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	545	471	13.6%
African American	11	16	45.5%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	94	79	16%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	410	348	15.1%
Two or More Races	27	24	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.9%	76.6%	2.7%

Schools Near Shady Hills Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)							FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Shady Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	18000 Shady Hills Rd	Spring Hill	34610	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 774-4100	487	32	15.4	69.4%	356 (73.1%)	14 (2.9%)	79 (16.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (7.2%)	48.7	1119^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.4%		51	1075^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.0%	44	52.0	45.0	45.0					44.0	61.0	71.0				57.0					$11,329	$2,238	$9,092
Suncoast Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11135 Quality Dr	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7085	921	58	15.8	68.9%	482 (52.3%)	44 (4.8%)	322 (35.0%)	14 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (6.4%)	49.1	1111^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.8%		59.7	849^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.1%	262	60.0	54.0	47.0					62.0	63.0	41.0				49.0					$9,670	$1,707	$7,964
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14710 Shady Hills Rd	Spring Hill	34610	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 794-5800	608	36	16.8	69.4%	416 (68.4%)	10 (1.6%)	133 (21.9%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.9%)	29.6	1635^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.5%		38.9	1364^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.1%	271	43.0	47.0	48.0					53.0	50.0	29.0				34.0					$9,500	$1,887	$7,613
Deltona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2055 Deltona Blvd	Spring Hill	34606	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7040	855	61	14.0	76.5%	447 (52.3%)	45 (5.3%)	310 (36.3%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	46 (5.4%)	34.6	1500^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.5%		51.4	1066^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.4%	434	54.0	48.0	43.0					62.0	43.0	32.0				44.0					$11,675	$2,279	$9,397
John D. Floyd Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3139 Dumont Ave	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7055	955	61	15.6	69.4%	452 (47.3%)	68 (7.1%)	369 (38.6%)	14 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (5.0%)	33.3	1530^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.2%		42.7	1264^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.6%	266	53.0	39.0	43.0					54.0	36.0	42.0				49.0					$10,465	$1,819	$8,646
Gulf Coast Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	10444 Tillery Rd	Spring Hill	34608	Hernando County	Hernando	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 688-5092	112	4	28.0	42.0%	72 (64.3%)	1 (0.9%)	35 (31.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	72.7	578^th of 2256 public elementary schools	74.4%		70.5	620^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.3%	42	76.0	45.0	65.0					68.0	68.0	70.0				65.0					$10,938	$3,387	$7,551
Explorer K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	10252 Northcliffe Blvd	Spring Hill	34608	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7094	1,578	107	14.7	75.5%	729 (46.2%)	160 (10.1%)	574 (36.4%)	17 (1.1%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	92 (5.8%)	24.2	1786^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.8%		26.1	1712^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.6%	74	40.0	31.0	33.0	52.0	46.0	21.0	85.0	52.0	27.0	23.0	50.0	44.0	56.0	42.0	31.0	75.0		66.0	$10,302	$1,961	$8,341
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5400 Applegate Dr	Spring Hill	34606	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7080	535	38	14.0	78.5%	331 (61.9%)	33 (6.2%)	136 (25.4%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.6%)	44.9	1220^th of 2256 public elementary schools	45.9%		46.7	1172^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	47.7%	48	53.0	42.0	41.0					65.0	59.0	45.0				54.0					$13,091	$2,364	$10,728
Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	13400 Elgin Blvd	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 797-7024	1,467	86	17.0	36.4%	963 (65.6%)	48 (3.3%)	314 (21.4%)	43 (2.9%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	95 (6.5%)	91.2	137^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.9%		90.8	153^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	93.2%	16	77.0	79.0	76.0	85.0	78.0	74.0	98.0	86.0	79.0	79.0	78.0	85.0	95.0	86.0	80.0	98.0	100.0	91.0	$10,390	$1,356	$9,032
Spring Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6001 Mariner Blvd	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7030	893	55	16.2	70.8%	446 (49.9%)	56 (6.3%)	305 (34.2%)	9 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (8.3%)	41.4	1304^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.2%		40.7	1318^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.2%	14	47.0	55.0	51.0					47.0	61.0	44.0				47.0					$10,533	$1,948	$8,585

Frequently Asked Questions about Shady Hills Elementary School

What district is Shady Hills Elementary School in?

Pasco

How many students attend Shady Hills Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 487 students attended Shady Hills Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Shady Hills Elementary School?

Students at Shady Hills Elementary School are 73% White, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Is Shady Hills Elementary School a good school?

Shady Hills Elementary School ranks 1119^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Shady Hills Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Shady Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crews Lake Middle School.
High : Hudson High School

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