Enrollment
217
Middle
DISTRICT 595 · STATE 794
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HERNANDO·NCES 120081004084
GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
10444 TILLERY RD, SPRING HILL, FL 34608 · (352) 688-5092 · Hernando County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE22-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL217 STUDENTS
A
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Scored higher than 88% of Florida public middle schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- A-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Florida public middle schools
Student : Teacher
18.1:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.8:1 · STATE 19.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
26%
57 students
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 66 | 30% |
| Grade 7 | 66 | 30% |
| Grade 8 | 85 | 39% |
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or AboveEnglish Language Arts
78.2%
FL avg 56.7% . -1.7pp since 2023
Math
79.9%
FL avg 58.9% . -5.6pp since 2023
What this means: On the FAST / B.E.S.T., Florida's statewide test, about 78 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 80 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Florida schools, those numbers are about 57 and 59. Reading and writing scores are down about 2 points since 2023, while math scores are down about 6 points.
FAST / B.E.S.T. results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 78.2% | 79.9% |
| 2023-24 | 79.9% | 85.6% |
% at Level 3 or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
76.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
68.0%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+8.5pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 77% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 68% typical for Florida schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Florida's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY's state test result (76.5% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY this school | 217 | 26.3% | 76.5% |
| MARCO ISLAND CHARTER MIDDLE MARCO ISLAND | 277 | 27.1% | 73.8% |
| OKALOOSA STEMM CENTER VALPARAISO | 366 | 27.9% | 97.8% |
| BEULAH ACADEMY OF SCIENCE PENSACOLA | 318 | 28.3% | 69.8% |
| NORTHWEST FLORIDA BALLET ACADEMIE FORT WALTON BEACH | 134 | 33.6% | 94.3% |
| STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY VENICE | 328 | 18.9% | 80.6% |
Matched among Florida middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In Hernando County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 76.5% | #54 of 560 | N/A |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 79.9% | #74 of 560 ▼ 39 | N/A |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 78.2% | #41 of 560 ▼ 17 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 217 | #551 of 584 | #5 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.1:1 | #169 of 547 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.9% | #337 of 553 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 26.3% | #492 of 565 | N/A |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
217
-15 (-6%) vs 2020
+81% since 2010-11, when it was 120
Student : Teacher
18.1:1
was 14.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 217 | 12 | 18.1:1 | 26% (57) |
| 2023-24 | 217 | 13 | 16.7:1 | 40% (87) |
| 2022-23 | 212 | 13 | 16.3:1 | 35% (75) |
| 2020-21 | 232 | 16 | 14.5:1 | 31% (72) |
| 2017-18 | 124 | 11 | 11.3:1 | 35% (44) |
| 2015-16 | 126 | 7 | 18.0:1 | 42% (53) |
| 2010-11 | 120 | 6 | 20.0:1 | 48% (57) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.
About GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY is a small middle-grades school in SPRING HILL, Florida, under HERNANDO. It enrolled 217 students in grades 6 through 8 for the 2024-25 school year. Enrollment is 73% lower than the average for middle schools in Florida, which is about 794.
In HERNANDO, 29 schools enroll a combined 23,734 students.
At GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, White students make up 64% of the student body. It is also 23% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 4% Black, and 2% Asian. For comparison, the population of Hernando County is roughly 76% White. GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY's diversity index is 54%, against a US figure of 70%.
GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY's 12 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 18.1:1. That is lower than the 19.6:1 average for middle schools in Florida. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 26%. Among public schools in Hernando County, the average eligibility rate is 53%.
allk12 grades GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY an A. The grade compares the school only with Florida public middle schools, because each state gives its own test.
The model predicts 68.0% for a school in Florida with GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY's free or reduced-price lunch share. GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY posts 76.5%.
Federal survey data for Hernando County show that the median household income is $66,058, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 21% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 9%. Hernando County is home to 31 public schools and about 23,734 public school students.
The next-closest public school is FRANK W. SPRINGSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL, about 1.4 miles away. GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles. GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY's average proficiency of 76.5% compares with 56.6% for its nearest scored neighbors.
The NCES locale for GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY is Suburb: Mid-size, which covers schools in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population between 100,000 and 250,000. GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY is a publicly funded charter school.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 15 fewer students in 2024-25. The number of students per teacher rose from 14.5 to 18.1 over 4 years.
Conversations here can range across school safety, transportation, and start times. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Hernando County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
207,018
Census ACS
Median income
$66,058
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
31
23,734 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in HERNANDO
- FRANK W. SPRINGSTEAD HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,853 students
- WINDING WATERS K-8Elementary · 1,613 students
- EXPLORER K-8Elementary · 1,544 students
- CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHElementary · 1,456 students
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,444 students
- WEEKI WACHEE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,437 students
Other schools in SPRING HILL
- FRANK W. SPRINGSTEAD HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,853 students
- EXPLORER K-8Elementary · 1,544 students
- CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHElementary · 1,456 students
- CLASSICAL PREPARATORY SCHOOLCombined · 1,154 students
- SUNCOAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 967 students
- JOHN D. FLOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 920 students
Nearby schools
- FRANK W. SPRINGSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL1.4 mi · 1,853
- SUNCOAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.8 mi · 967
- JOHN D. FLOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.9 mi · 920
- PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS1.9 mi · 20
- GULF COAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.9 mi · 106
- EXPLORER K-82.2 mi · 1,544
Frequently asked questions
About GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYWhat is the total enrollment at GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY?
GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY enrolls approximately 217 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY serve?
GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY?
Approximately 18.1:1 students per teacher at GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.
What is the racial breakdown of students at GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY?
At GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, the student body is approximately 64% White, 23% Hispanic, 4% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY public or private?
GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by HERNANDO.
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