Paul R Smith Middle School in Holiday, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Paul R Smith Middle School is a suburban public school in Holiday, Florida that is part of Pasco County School District. It serves 811 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.1:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

811 Students

62 Teachers

1410 Sweetbriar Dr

Holiday, FL 34691 View local requests

http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us

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Paul R Smith Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Paul R Smith Middle School Demographics

64%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

40%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Paul R Smith Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 22, 2026

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