Lake Weir Middle School

Summary:

Lake Weir Middle School is a public middle school located in Summerfield, Florida, serving 1,207 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Marion District, which is ranked 61 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite higher spending per student compared to the state average, Lake Weir Middle School has consistently struggled with academic performance. The school's proficiency rates in FAST English Language Arts and Math for grades 6-8 are significantly lower than the Marion District and Florida state averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 47.4% to 51.2% in recent years, which is much higher than the surrounding schools. With a student population that is racially diverse, the school's challenges do not seem to be unique, as nearby schools in the Marion District, such as Howard Middle School, Fort King Middle School, and Osceola Middle School, also struggle to match the performance of schools in the neighboring Lake District, such as Oak Park Middle School and Carver Middle School.

The consistent underperformance of Lake Weir Middle School, as evidenced by its low rankings, high chronic absenteeism, and subpar test scores, suggests that a comprehensive, data-driven approach to school improvement may be necessary to address the underlying issues and support student success. The challenges faced by this school appear to be systemic within the Marion District, and a closer examination of the district's resources, policies, and strategies may be warranted to ensure that all students in the region have access to a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public 6-8

10220 SE Sunset Harbor Rd
Summerfield, FL 34491

(352) 671-6120

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
960^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,665

Students who attend Lake Weir Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lake Weir High School

Feeder schools for Lake Weir Middle School:

Elementary:	Emerald Shores Elementary School
	Greenway Elementary School
	Harbour View Elementary School
	Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.7

Number of students: 1,207

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.1%

Hispanic:

27.7%

African American:

20.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Weir Middle School ranks worse than 80.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 10 ranked middle schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.74. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Student population at Lake Weir Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.1%), Hispanic (27.7%), African American (20.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Weir Middle School is 22.7, which is the highest among 10 middle schools in the Marion School District! (See more...)

Compare Lake Weir Middle School employs 53 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Weir Middle School is $8,665. 5 middle schools in the Marion School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Weir Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Weir Middle School 960^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Lake Weir Middle School in the ranking list.)

Marion:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 61^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lake Weir Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	55.10	287^th	593	51.6%
2005	49.90	330^th	602	45.2%
2006	46.95	379^th	675	43.9%
2007	49.53	398^th	736	45.9%
2008	47.51	419^th	740	43.4%
2009	47.54	446^th	780	42.8%
2010	49.06	460^th	839	45.2%
2011	48.50	506^th	891	43.2%
2012	37.00	585^th	897	34.8%
2013	33.39	655^th	956	31.5%
2014	35.04	652^nd	999	34.7%
2016	24.92	763^rd	997	23.5%
2017	25.83	779^th	1031	24.4%
2018	29.39	747^th	1035	27.8%
2019	27.43	832^nd	1099	24.3%
2021	24.56	872^nd	1136	23.2%
2022	20.60	957^th	1148	16.6%
2023	21.92	952^nd	1177	19.1%
2024	22.74	960^th	1196	19.7%

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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 Lake Weir Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1173	150	12	80	4	n/a	n/a	0	1419
1989	1251	167	5	84	3	n/a	n/a	0	1510
1990	1291	196	10	114	3	n/a	n/a	0	1614
1991	1366	209	11	142	5	n/a	n/a	0	1733
1992	1414	224	12	148	4	n/a	n/a	0	1802
1993	1491	243	12	181	6	n/a	n/a	0	1933
1994	841	188	6	70	7	n/a	n/a	0	1112
1995	958	262	6	91	4	n/a	n/a	0	1321
1996	958	262	6	91	4	n/a	n/a	0	1321
1997	978	262	6	75	6	n/a	n/a	0	1327
1998	933	245	11	79	3	n/a	n/a	0	1271
1999	928	234	9	93	2	n/a	n/a	0	1266
2000	915	266	9	111	2	n/a	n/a	0	1303
2001	937	266	9	120	5	n/a	n/a	0	1337
2002	916	259	11	136	7	n/a	n/a	0	1329
2003	916	259	11	136	7	n/a	n/a	0	1329
2004	924	227	12	143	7	n/a	n/a	0	1313
2005	940	236	13	137	5	n/a	n/a	0	1331
2006	899	222	15	167	4	n/a	n/a	0	1307
2007	859	242	15	179	4	n/a	n/a	57	1356
2008	851	259	8	195	10	n/a	n/a	56	1379
2009	852	284	7	206	9	n/a	n/a	59	1417
2010	815	256	9	181	6	n/a	n/a	65	1332
2011	708	244	10	207	10	1	60	0	1240
2012	786	246	12	220	12	1	46	0	1323
2013	735	257	9	202	14	1	57	0	1275
2014	745	264	9	214	12	3	65	0	1312
2015	679	291	7	226	13	1	82	0	1299
2016	650	247	6	215	7	2	72	0	1199
2017	594	200	7	204	7	4	54	0	1070
2018	610	201	9	224	8	3	46	0	1101
2019	575	223	13	245	5	3	62	0	1126
2020	575	231	11	268	5	3	70	0	1163
2021	538	236	14	287	4	6	83	0	1168
2022	525	244	8	297	8	5	92	0	1179
2023	520	247	9	334	9	5	83	0	1207

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 Lake Weir Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1419	72.0	19.7	47
1989	1510	79.0	19.1	44.4
1990	1614	90.0	17.9	46.7
1991	1733	96.0	18.0	48.6
1992	1802	99.0	18.2	11.5
1993	1933	102.0	19.0	38.5
1994	1112	65.0	17.1	44.2
1995	1321	72.0	18.3	45
1996	1321	72.0	18.3	45
1997	1327	77.0	17.2	48
1998	1271	75.0	16.9	50.3
1999	1266	67.0	18.9	65.2
2000	1303	66.0	19.7	60.3
2001	1337	78.0	17.1	64
2002	1329	67.0	19.8	72.8
2003	1329	67.0	19.8	72.8
2004	1313	70.0	18.8	71
2005	1331	71.0	18.7	72.7
2006	1307	69.0	18.9	69.3
2007	1356	73.0	18.6	71.2
2008	1379	73.0	18.9	71.7
2009	1417	85.3	18.4	71.6
2010	1332	76.0	17.5	83.3
2011	1240	75.0	16.5	75.9
2012	1323	73.0	18.1	80.7
2013	1275	69.0	18.4	79
2014	1312	65.0	20.1	75.7
2015	1299	67.0	19.3	81.3
2016	1199	63.0	19.0	81.7
2017	1070	61.0	17.5	81.1
2018	1101	60.0	18.3	80.7
2019	1126	55.0	20.4	82.3
2020	1163	60.0	19.3	81.3
2021	1168	57.0	20.4	76.3
2022	1179	56.0	21.0	76.8
2023	1207	53.0	22.7	76.1

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 Lake Weir Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1419	72.0	19.7	47
1989	1510	79.0	19.1	44.4
1990	1614	90.0	17.9	46.7
1991	1733	96.0	18.0	48.6
1992	1802	99.0	18.2	11.5
1993	1933	102.0	19.0	38.5
1994	1112	65.0	17.1	44.2
1995	1321	72.0	18.3	45
1996	1321	72.0	18.3	45
1997	1327	77.0	17.2	48
1998	1271	75.0	16.9	50.3
1999	1266	67.0	18.9	65.2
2000	1303	66.0	19.7	60.3
2001	1337	78.0	17.1	64
2002	1329	67.0	19.8	72.8
2003	1329	67.0	19.8	72.8
2004	1313	70.0	18.8	71
2005	1331	71.0	18.7	72.7
2006	1307	69.0	18.9	69.3
2007	1356	73.0	18.6	71.2
2008	1379	73.0	18.9	71.7
2009	1417	85.3	18.4	71.6
2010	1332	76.0	17.5	83.3
2011	1240	75.0	16.5	75.9
2012	1323	73.0	18.1	80.7
2013	1275	69.0	18.4	79
2014	1312	65.0	20.1	75.7
2015	1299	67.0	19.3	81.3
2016	1199	63.0	19.0	81.7
2017	1070	61.0	17.5	81.1
2018	1101	60.0	18.3	80.7
2019	1126	55.0	20.4	82.3
2020	1163	60.0	19.3	81.3
2021	1168	57.0	20.4	76.3
2022	1179	56.0	21.0	76.8
2023	1207	53.0	22.7	76.1

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 Lake Weir Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$672 (9.5%)	$6,408 (90.5%)	$7,080
2019	$906 (12.5%)	$6,338 (87.5%)	$7,243
2020	$812 (11.0%)	$6,574 (89.0%)	$7,386
2021	$870 (11.5%)	$6,694 (88.5%)	$7,565
2022	$1,332 (17.2%)	$6,406 (82.8%)	$7,739
2023	$2,007 (23.2%)	$6,658 (76.8%)	$8,665

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Weir Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 832^nd of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 952^nd of 1177 Middle schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Weir Middle School)	39	30	9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	45	42	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lake Weir Middle School)	42	25	17%
6th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	46	40	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Weir Middle School)	35	31	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	46	39	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lake Weir Middle School)	41	35	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	49	40	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Weir Middle School)	41	27	14%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	50	38	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Weir Middle School)	28	19	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	41	26	15%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Lake Weir Middle School)	35	31	4%
8th Grade Science (Marion)	44	37	7%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Lake Weir Middle School)	57	50	7%
End of Course Civics (Marion)	65	58	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lake Weir Middle School)	91	82	9%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Marion)	55	44	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1126	1207	7.2%
African American	223	247	10.8%
American Indian	5	9	80%
Asian	13	9	30.8%
Hispanic	245	334	36.3%
Pacific Islander	3	5	66.7%
White	575	520	9.6%
Two or More Races	62	83	33.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.3%	76.1%	6.2%

Schools Near Lake Weir Middle 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 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th 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
Lake Weir Middle School	Public	6-8	10220 SE Sunset Harbor Rd	Summerfield	34491	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6120	1,207	53	22.7	76.1%	520 (43.1%)	247 (20.5%)	334 (27.7%)	9 (0.7%)	9 (0.7%)	5 (0.4%)	83 (6.9%)	22.7	960^th of 1196 public middle schools	19.7%		21.9	952^nd of 1177 public middle schools	19.1%	8	35.0	27.0	39.0	32.0	28.0	44.0	28.0	82.0	100.0	38.0	$8,665	$2,007	$6,658
Belleview Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	10500 SE 36th Ave	Belleview	34420	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6235	1,573	71	22.1	59.7%	843 (53.6%)	191 (12.1%)	446 (28.4%)	5 (0.3%)	7 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	77 (4.9%)	47.7	621^st of 1196 public middle schools	48.1%		41.7	680^th of 1177 public middle schools	42.2%	59	58.0	43.0	52.0	64.0	29.0	44.0	46.0	84.0	100.0	65.0	$7,730	$1,302	$6,428
Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks	Public, Magnet	6-8	365 Marion Oaks Dr	Ocala	34473	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6290	1,067	49	21.7	68.5%	226 (21.2%)	244 (22.9%)	540 (50.6%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (4.6%)	28.4	886^th of 1196 public middle schools	25.9%		31.1	828^th of 1177 public middle schools	29.7%	58	33.0	37.0	41.0	40.0	36.0	46.0	30.0	87.0	96.0	44.0	$8,984	$1,930	$7,054
Ocali Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	3233 SE Maricamp Rd	Ocala	34478	Marion County	Marion	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 264-9940	201	13	15.4	60.7%	89 (44.3%)	40 (19.9%)	53 (26.4%)	4 (2.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (6.5%)	46.4	638^th of 1196 public middle schools	46.7%		26.1	893^rd of 1177 public middle schools	24.1%	255	62.0	42.0	52.0	63.0	36.0	39.0	36.0	40.0	91.0	47.0	$7,605	$868	$6,737
Carver Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 N. Beecher St	Leesburg	34748	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 787-7868	837	39	21.4	64.9%	310 (37.0%)	254 (30.3%)	204 (24.4%)	15 (1.8%)	4 (0.5%)	10 (1.2%)	40 (4.8%)	31.4	849^th of 1196 public middle schools	29.0%		25.4	903^rd of 1177 public middle schools	23.3%	54	43.0	32.0	42.0	39.0	27.0	49.0	41.0	79.0	90.0	44.0	$9,066	$1,403	$7,663
Liberty Middle School	Public	6-8	4773 SW 95th St	Ocala	34476	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-7930	1,365	67	20.3	54.4%	488 (35.8%)	246 (18.0%)	509 (37.3%)	52 (3.8%)	5 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	61 (4.5%)	41.2	705^th of 1196 public middle schools	41.1%		37.5	734^th of 1177 public middle schools	37.6%	29	53.0	40.0	43.0	48.0	29.0	54.0	45.0	74.0	93.0	67.0	$8,373	$1,274	$7,099
Oak Park Middle School	Public	6-8	2101 South St	Leesburg	34748	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 787-3232	575	35	16.4	69.7%	146 (25.4%)	231 (40.2%)	145 (25.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	47 (8.2%)	20.3	996^th of 1196 public middle schools	16.7%		17.2	1015^th of 1177 public middle schools	13.8%	19	35.0	32.0	26.0	33.0	32.0	45.0	16.0	66.0		53.0	$10,269	$1,473	$8,796
Fort King Middle School	Public	6-8	545 NE 17th Ave	Ocala	34470	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-4725	1,092	55	19.8	70.6%	478 (43.8%)	267 (24.5%)	264 (24.2%)	16 (1.5%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	58 (5.3%)	26	916^th of 1196 public middle schools	23.4%		27.1	881^st of 1177 public middle schools	25.1%	35	41.0	32.0	33.0	40.0	22.0	47.0	32.0	64.0		48.0	$8,350	$1,408	$6,943
Osceola Middle School	Public	6-8	526 SE Tuscawilla Ave	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	No	(352) 671-7100	999	45	22.2	44.2%	576 (57.7%)	147 (14.7%)	198 (19.8%)	22 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	53 (5.3%)	58.6	462^nd of 1196 public middle schools	61.4%		61.4	419^th of 1177 public middle schools	64.4%	43	61.0	48.0	51.0	58.0	67.0	52.0	50.0	88.0	100.0	70.0	$8,956	$1,268	$7,688
Howard Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1655 NW 10th St	Ocala	34475	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-7225	980	47	20.8	60.1%	287 (29.3%)	366 (37.3%)	211 (21.5%)	60 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (5.5%)	43.3	684^th of 1196 public middle schools	42.8%		42.3	670^th of 1177 public middle schools	43.1%	14	52.0	47.0	46.0	49.0	19.0	52.0	43.0	88.0	92.0	57.0	$9,349	$1,273	$8,076

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Weir Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Lake Weir Middle School?

Students at Lake Weir Middle School are 43% White, 28% Hispanic, 20% African American, 7% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Lake Weir Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lake Weir Middle School usually go on to attend Lake Weir High School

What district is Lake Weir Middle School in?

Marion

Is Lake Weir Middle School a good school?

Lake Weir Middle School ranks in the bottom 19.7% of Florida middle schools.

How many students attend Lake Weir Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,207 students attended Lake Weir Middle School.

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