Pasco County Schools Just Earned an A Grade — And Every Single Campus Scored a C or Higher for the First Time Since 2004

WESLEY CHAPEL / PASCO COUNTY, FL — Every Wesley Chapel parent whose kids attend a Pasco County school has reason to celebrate. Pasco County Schools moved from a B to an A grade in 2026 — and for the first time since 2004, every single Pasco County school earned a grade of C or higher.

That last part is the real headline. An A district grade is impressive. But eliminating every D and F school in an 86,000-student district — in a county that has been simultaneously managing explosive growth on its eastern edge and declining enrollment on its western side — is genuinely remarkable.

"This achievement reflects the incredible dedication of our teachers, support staff, administrators, students, and families," said Dr. John Legg, superintendent of Pasco County Schools. "An 'A' district rating and the elimination of all schools under state BSI oversight are the result of strong systems, support, and commitment that exist throughout our schools."

What the Numbers Show

Reading improved in every grade from 3 through 8, pulling district reading proficiency up six points to 61% — level with the statewide benchmark. Mathematics rose in every grade that can be measured cleanly, with elementary grades climbing and Grade 8 reaching 66%.

The district also reduced the number of schools under state Bureau of School Improvement oversight from eight to zero — a significant turnaround that signals systemic improvement rather than isolated wins at a few campuses.

How Florida School Grades Work

Florida's Department of Education grades every school district and individual campus annually using up to 12 components — including standardized test scores, learning gains, graduation rates, and college readiness indicators. Schools receive an A through F. Statewide, 51% of schools received an A, 26% a B, and 23% a C. Just 1% received a D, and fewer than 1% — only 7 schools statewide — received an F.

Why It Matters for Wesley Chapel

Wesley Chapel's rapid growth has brought enormous pressure to Pasco County Schools — new subdivisions, overcrowded campuses, budget challenges, and a wave of new families with high expectations for the schools their children attend. An A district grade, earned in the middle of all of that, is a meaningful signal that the educational infrastructure is keeping pace with the community's growth.

For families considering a move to Wesley Chapel, this is exactly the kind of data point that matters. And for families already here, it's confirmation that the schools your kids attend are performing at a genuinely high level.

📍 Pasco County Schools — all campuses including Wesley Chapel

🌐 fldoe.org for individual school grades | pascoschools.org for district information