Thomas E. Weightman Middle School

Q: Is Thomas E. Weightman Middle School a good school?

Thomas E. Weightman Middle School ranks 555 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Thomas E. Weightman Middle School is a public middle school in Wesley Chapel, Florida, serving around 1,250 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Pasco school district.

Thomas E. Weightman Middle School consistently outperforms the Pasco district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores, with 95% proficiency in Algebra 1 EOC and 100% proficiency in Geometry EOC, compared to 52-55% for the district and state. The school also has lower chronic absenteeism rates than nearby schools like Pasco Middle School and Raymond B. Stewart Middle School. Additionally, Thomas E. Weightman has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and a favorable student-teacher ratio compared to other local middle schools.

While Thomas E. Weightman Middle School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its statewide ranking has declined from 305 out of 1,099 Florida middle schools in 2018-2019 to 555 out of 1,196 in 2023-2024. This suggests the need for continued improvement and monitoring to ensure the school maintains its high level of academic achievement and supports its diverse student population of around 40% White, 33% Hispanic, and 15% African American students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

30649 Wells Rd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

(813) 794-0200

District: Pasco

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,241

Students who attend Thomas E. Weightman Middle School usually attend:

High:

Wesley Chapel High School

Feeder schools for Thomas E. Weightman Middle School:

Elementary:	Double Branch Elementary School
	Watergrass Elementary School
	Wesley Chapel Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 1,250

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.6%

Hispanic:

32.6%

African American:

15.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thomas E. Weightman Middle School ranks better than 53.6% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 16 ranked middle schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.2. (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 Student population at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.6%), Hispanic (32.6%), African American (15%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School is 19.9. 10 middle schools in the Pasco School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Thomas E. Weightman Middle School employs 62.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School is $7,241. 12 middle schools in the Pasco School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Thomas E. Weightman Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas E. Weightman Middle School 555^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Thomas E. Weightman Middle School in the ranking list.)

Pasco:

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

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Rank History for Thomas E. Weightman Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	65.88	198^th	593	66.6%
2005	59.83	251^st	602	58.3%
2006	63.76	238^th	675	64.7%
2007	57.98	318^th	736	56.8%
2008	60.03	317^th	740	57.2%
2009	57.70	357^th	780	54.2%
2010	56.62	390^th	839	53.5%
2011	55.81	437^th	891	51.0%
2012	63.61	321^st	897	64.2%
2013	65.54	326^th	956	65.9%
2014	64.91	337^th	999	66.3%
2016	60.10	366^th	997	63.3%
2017	65.55	325^th	1031	68.5%
2018	68.64	299^th	1035	71.1%
2019	69.72	305^th	1099	72.2%
2021	57.71	443^rd	1136	61.0%
2022	57.06	461^st	1148	59.8%
2023	54.94	496^th	1177	57.9%
2024	52.20	555^th	1196	53.6%

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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 Thomas E. Weightman Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1992	657	86	5	73	0	n/a	n/a	0	821
1993	748	90	4	84	1	n/a	n/a	0	927
1994	803	86	10	97	0	n/a	n/a	0	996
1995	874	74	12	127	1	n/a	n/a	0	1088
1996	874	74	12	127	1	n/a	n/a	0	1088
1997	898	89	13	159	1	n/a	n/a	0	1160
1998	855	88	10	125	2	n/a	n/a	0	1080
1999	892	76	17	128	1	n/a	n/a	0	1114
2000	1016	68	13	129	4	n/a	n/a	0	1230
2001	1033	82	20	167	2	n/a	n/a	0	1304
2002	1053	110	28	222	4	n/a	n/a	0	1417
2003	1053	110	28	222	4	n/a	n/a	0	1417
2004	1127	141	35	305	3	n/a	n/a	0	1611
2005	1181	176	51	402	4	n/a	n/a	0	1814
2006	1223	192	60	411	6	n/a	n/a	0	1892
2007	655	106	25	247	4	n/a	n/a	48	1085
2008	631	114	26	247	3	n/a	n/a	51	1072
2009	614	126	31	257	0	n/a	n/a	49	1077
2010	581	147	39	254	4	n/a	n/a	35	1060
2011	575	150	31	281	7	3	35	0	1082
2012	656	139	39	265	5	4	42	0	1150
2013	665	160	40	285	5	2	49	0	1206
2014	646	159	44	293	3	3	51	0	1199
2015	616	155	37	291	1	2	45	0	1147
2016	624	133	28	308	5	0	40	0	1138
2017	621	157	29	339	7	2	32	0	1187
2018	440	153	35	324	4	2	45	0	1003
2019	473	151	44	334	4	5	44	0	1055
2020	506	183	38	342	2	7	50	0	1128
2021	468	164	43	336	3	9	65	0	1088
2022	514	197	40	390	5	8	76	0	1230
2023	508	188	49	408	2	3	92	0	1250

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 Thomas E. Weightman Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	821	44.0	18.6	36.5
1993	927	53.0	17.5	32.8
1994	996	52.0	19.2	36.1
1995	1088	63.0	17.3	31.2
1996	1088	63.0	17.3	31.2
1997	1160	65.0	17.8	31.8
1998	1080	68.0	15.9	32.3
1999	1114	63.0	17.7	36.1
2000	1230	63.0	19.5	31.4
2001	1304	67.0	19.5	35.2
2002	1417	66.0	21.5	36
2003	1417	66.0	21.5	36
2004	1611	80.0	20.1	36.6
2005	1814	99.0	18.3	36.2
2006	1892	109.0	17.4	31.4
2007	1085	70.0	15.5	38.6
2008	1072	76.0	14.1	39.2
2009	1077	77.6	15.1	47.1
2010	1060	63.0	16.8	53.2
2011	1082	73.3	14.7	52.5
2012	1150	85.0	13.5	49.6
2013	1206	73.0	16.5	49.1
2014	1199	76.0	15.7	44.5
2015	1147	74.0	15.5	47.5
2016	1138	74.0	15.3	49.9
2017	1187	76.0	15.6	48.1
2018	1003	65.0	15.4	51.9
2019	1055	57.8	18.2	43.7
2020	1128	57.8	19.5	44.9
2021	1088	55.8	19.4	39.1
2022	1230	59.8	20.5	42.5
2023	1250	62.7	19.9	40

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 Thomas E. Weightman Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	821	44.0	18.6	36.5
1993	927	53.0	17.5	32.8
1994	996	52.0	19.2	36.1
1995	1088	63.0	17.3	31.2
1996	1088	63.0	17.3	31.2
1997	1160	65.0	17.8	31.8
1998	1080	68.0	15.9	32.3
1999	1114	63.0	17.7	36.1
2000	1230	63.0	19.5	31.4
2001	1304	67.0	19.5	35.2
2002	1417	66.0	21.5	36
2003	1417	66.0	21.5	36
2004	1611	80.0	20.1	36.6
2005	1814	99.0	18.3	36.2
2006	1892	109.0	17.4	31.4
2007	1085	70.0	15.5	38.6
2008	1072	76.0	14.1	39.2
2009	1077	77.6	15.1	47.1
2010	1060	63.0	16.8	53.2
2011	1082	73.3	14.7	52.5
2012	1150	85.0	13.5	49.6
2013	1206	73.0	16.5	49.1
2014	1199	76.0	15.7	44.5
2015	1147	74.0	15.5	47.5
2016	1138	74.0	15.3	49.9
2017	1187	76.0	15.6	48.1
2018	1003	65.0	15.4	51.9
2019	1055	57.8	18.2	43.7
2020	1128	57.8	19.5	44.9
2021	1088	55.8	19.4	39.1
2022	1230	59.8	20.5	42.5
2023	1250	62.7	19.9	40

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 Thomas E. Weightman Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$400 (5.5%)	$6,850 (94.5%)	$7,250
2019	$375 (5.2%)	$6,829 (94.8%)	$7,203
2020	$295 (4.4%)	$6,460 (95.6%)	$6,756
2021	$484 (7.1%)	$6,356 (92.9%)	$6,839
2022	$747 (11.0%)	$6,013 (88.9%)	$6,761
2023	$941 (13.0%)	$6,300 (87.0%)	$7,241

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas E. Weightman Middle 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 305^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 496^th of 1177 Middle schools	14.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas E. Weightman Middle School)	64	59	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	56	51	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Thomas E. Weightman Middle School)	60	48	12%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	59	48	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas E. Weightman Middle School)	59	47	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	51	45	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Thomas E. Weightman Middle School)	37	39	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	42	38	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas E. Weightman Middle School)	67	47	20%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	58	45	13%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Thomas E. Weightman Middle School)	79	53	26%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	68	58	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Thomas E. Weightman Middle School)	62	39	23%
8th Grade Science (Pasco)	54	46	8%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Thomas E. Weightman Middle School)	82	80	2%
End of Course Civics (Pasco)	70	70
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Thomas E. Weightman Middle School)	99	98	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pasco)	60	54	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Thomas E. Weightman Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Geometry (Pasco)	63	62	1%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1055	1250	18.5%
African American	151	188	24.5%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	44	49	11.4%
Hispanic	334	408	22.2%
Pacific Islander	5	3	40%
White	473	508	7.4%
Two or More Races	44	92	109.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.7%	40%	3.7%

Schools Near Thomas E. Weightman 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
Thomas E. Weightman Middle School	Public	6-8	30649 Wells Rd	Wesley Chapel	33545	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 794-0200	1,250	63	19.9	40.0%	508 (40.6%)	188 (15.0%)	408 (32.6%)	49 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	92 (7.4%)	52.2	555^th of 1196 public middle schools	53.6%		54.9	496^th of 1177 public middle schools	57.9%	59	51.0	56.0	48.0	49.0	49.0	60.0	45.0	95.0	100.0	68.0	$7,241	$941	$6,300
Cypress Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	8127 Old Pasco Rd	Wesley Chapel	33544	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-4600	1,399	69	20.3	39.5%	702 (50.2%)	137 (9.8%)	447 (32.0%)	48 (3.4%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (4.4%)	52.3	553^rd of 1196 public middle schools	53.8%		58.3	455^th of 1177 public middle schools	61.3%	98	58.0	51.0	47.0	58.0	56.0	57.0	38.0	96.0	100.0	74.0	$6,421	$698	$5,724
Dr. John Long Middle School	Public	6-8	2025 Mansfield Blvd	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-6200	1,349	60	22.4	28.2%	581 (43.1%)	150 (11.1%)	378 (28.0%)	159 (11.8%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.6%)	72 (5.3%)	87	125^th of 1196 public middle schools	89.5%		84.7	145^th of 1177 public middle schools	87.7%	20	79.0	69.0	66.0	84.0	78.0	91.0	65.0	100.0	100.0	82.0	$7,219	$855	$6,364
Pine View Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	5334 Parkway Blvd	Land O Lakes	34639	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 794-4800	1,170	64	18.3	32.4%	734 (62.7%)	75 (6.4%)	274 (23.4%)	30 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	53 (4.5%)	53.4	538^th of 1196 public middle schools	55.0%		64.6	386^th of 1177 public middle schools	67.2%	152	48.0	50.0	52.0	42.0	41.0	72.0	54.0	96.0	96.0	71.0	$7,512	$668	$6,844
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School	Public	6-8	38505 10th Ave	Zephyrhills	33542	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 794-6500	988	53	18.5	77.3%	505 (51.1%)	130 (13.2%)	284 (28.7%)	12 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (5.8%)	28.1	892^nd of 1196 public middle schools	25.4%		23.1	935^th of 1177 public middle schools	20.6%	43	39.0	33.0	36.0	28.0	39.0	48.0	32.0	85.0		58.0	$9,065	$1,947	$7,118
Benito Middle School	Public	6-8	10101 Cross Creek Blvd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 631-4694	1,017	52	19.7	47.2%	280 (27.5%)	274 (26.9%)	250 (24.6%)	133 (13.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	77 (7.6%)	68.8	343^rd of 1196 public middle schools	71.3%		68.1	345^th of 1177 public middle schools	70.7%	2	71.0	61.0	59.0	62.0	25.0	67.0	57.0	98.0	100.0	80.0	$8,313	$1,381	$6,932
Centennial Middle School	Public	6-8	38505 Centennial Rd	Dade City	33525	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 524-9700	648	38	17.1	72.1%	338 (52.2%)	60 (9.3%)	215 (33.2%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (4.3%)	22.5	963^rd of 1196 public middle schools	19.5%		22.7	945^th of 1177 public middle schools	19.7%	18	35.0	30.0	35.0	28.0	20.0	48.0	31.0	82.0		50.0	$9,681	$2,039	$7,642
Liberty Middle School	Public	6-8	17400 Commerce Park Blvd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-1180	1,081	56	19.3	45.1%	235 (21.7%)	279 (25.8%)	368 (34.0%)	139 (12.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (5.4%)	56.4	498^th of 1196 public middle schools	58.4%		59.5	438^th of 1177 public middle schools	62.8%	60	52.0	51.0	51.0	56.0	38.0	67.0	52.0	90.0	100.0	75.0	$8,805	$1,567	$7,238
Pasco Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	13925 14th St	Dade City	33525	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 524-8400	903	44	20.5	73.3%	342 (37.9%)	128 (14.2%)	389 (43.1%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	33 (3.7%)	25.1	928^th of 1196 public middle schools	22.4%		26.3	891^st of 1177 public middle schools	24.3%	37	40.0	29.0	34.0	37.0	16.0	49.0	31.0	80.0		36.0	$7,682	$1,297	$6,384
Charles S. Rushe Middle School	Public	6-8	18654 Mentmore Blvd	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-1200	1,548	74	20.8	25.9%	899 (58.1%)	64 (4.1%)	397 (25.6%)	109 (7.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (4.9%)	75.7	250^th of 1196 public middle schools	79.1%		79.8	198^th of 1177 public middle schools	83.2%	52	64.0	65.0	61.0	66.0	67.0	83.0	57.0	95.0	100.0	83.0	$7,047	$712	$6,336

Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas E. Weightman Middle School

Is Thomas E. Weightman Middle School a good school?

Thomas E. Weightman Middle School ranks 555^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Thomas E. Weightman Middle School attend?

Students who attend Thomas E. Weightman Middle School usually go on to attend Wesley Chapel High School

How many students attend Thomas E. Weightman Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,250 students attended Thomas E. Weightman Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Thomas E. Weightman Middle School?

Students at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School are 41% White, 33% Hispanic, 15% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What district is Thomas E. Weightman Middle School in?

Pasco

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