Dr. John Long Middle School

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Dr. John Long Middle School ranks 125 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dr. John Long Middle School is a public middle school located in Wesley Chapel, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,349 students. This school consistently ranks among the top 15-20% of middle schools in Pasco District, which is ranked 42 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Dr. John Long Middle School has maintained a strong academic performance, consistently earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed the Pasco District and the state of Florida in several key academic areas, including 100% proficiency in Algebra 1 and Geometry End-of-Course (EOC) exams, 82% proficiency in Civics EOC, and 65% proficiency in 8th grade Science. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 43.07% White, 11.12% African American, 28.02% Hispanic, 11.79% Asian, and 5.34% two or more races, is higher than nearby Raymond B. Stewart Middle School and Pine View Middle School.

Compared to nearby middle schools in the Hillsborough and Pasco Districts, Dr. John Long Middle School stands out with its significantly lower chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 6.3% to 17.1% in recent years, and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 27.12% to 29.8%. This suggests that the school may have a more stable and engaged student population, contributing to its academic success.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2025 Mansfield Blvd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

(813) 346-6200

District: Pasco

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,219

Students who attend Dr. John Long Middle School usually attend:

High:

Wiregrass Ranch High School

Feeder schools for Dr. John Long Middle School:

Elementary:	Sand Pine Elementary School
	Wiregrass Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.4

Number of students: 1,349

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.1%

Hispanic:

28.0%

Asian:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dr. John Long Middle School ranks better than 89.5% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 16 ranked middle schools in the Pasco School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.97. (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 Racial makeup is: White (43.1%), Hispanic (28%), Asian (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. John Long Middle School is 22.4, which is the highest among 16 middle schools in the Pasco School District! (See more...)

Compare Dr. John Long Middle School employs 60.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. John Long Middle School is $7,219. 13 middle schools in the Pasco School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dr. John Long Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Dr. John Long Middle School 125^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Dr. John Long 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 Dr. John Long Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	78.93	142^nd	780	81.8%
2010	76.93	177^th	839	78.9%
2011	79.30	165^th	891	81.5%
2012	77.86	179^th	897	80.0%
2013	83.68	122^nd	956	87.2%
2014	81.44	156^th	999	84.4%
2016	82.13	155^th	997	84.5%
2017	80.03	190^th	1031	81.6%
2018	84.18	150^th	1035	85.5%
2019	84.40	147^th	1099	86.6%
2021	82.95	152^nd	1136	86.6%
2022	77.97	226^th	1148	80.3%
2023	84.74	145^th	1177	87.7%
2024	86.97	125^th	1196	89.5%

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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 Dr. John Long Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	739	126	41	255	1	n/a	n/a	86	1248
2008	871	141	62	338	4	n/a	n/a	106	1522
2009	933	187	60	364	4	n/a	n/a	116	1664
2010	943	177	76	393	11	n/a	n/a	103	1703
2011	980	190	79	452	13	5	72	0	1791
2012	841	145	79	397	8	4	71	0	1545
2013	882	154	88	421	5	2	66	0	1618
2014	875	154	89	425	2	2	77	0	1624
2015	912	153	86	438	2	4	94	0	1689
2016	916	158	89	459	2	6	98	0	1728
2017	991	191	117	494	3	6	89	0	1891
2018	783	169	116	406	1	2	59	0	1536
2019	782	160	122	404	4	4	67	0	1543
2020	808	151	121	457	4	6	70	0	1617
2021	586	121	95	345	2	5	63	0	1217
2022	582	128	111	361	0	8	65	0	1255
2023	581	150	159	378	1	8	72	0	1349

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 Dr. John Long Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1248	74.0	16.9	26.6
2008	1522	89.0	17.1	30.4
2009	1664	112.9	16.0	30.3
2010	1703	96.0	17.7	34.6
2011	1791	108.5	16.5	31.7
2012	1545	101.4	15.2	30.4
2013	1618	95.0	17.0	30
2014	1624	94.0	17.2	26.9
2015	1689	101.0	16.7	29.7
2016	1728	103.0	16.7	29.8
2017	1891	109.0	17.3	29.9
2018	1536	88.0	17.4	31.6
2019	1543	83.6	18.4	29.4
2020	1617	82.0	19.7	28.4
2021	1217	66.6	18.2	27.1
2022	1255	65.6	19.1	29.8
2023	1349	60.2	22.4	28.2

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 Dr. John Long Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1248	74.0	16.9	26.6
2008	1522	89.0	17.1	30.4
2009	1664	112.9	16.0	30.3
2010	1703	96.0	17.7	34.6
2011	1791	108.5	16.5	31.7
2012	1545	101.4	15.2	30.4
2013	1618	95.0	17.0	30
2014	1624	94.0	17.2	26.9
2015	1689	101.0	16.7	29.7
2016	1728	103.0	16.7	29.8
2017	1891	109.0	17.3	29.9
2018	1536	88.0	17.4	31.6
2019	1543	83.6	18.4	29.4
2020	1617	82.0	19.7	28.4
2021	1217	66.6	18.2	27.1
2022	1255	65.6	19.1	29.8
2023	1349	60.2	22.4	28.2

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 Dr. John Long Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$243 (3.8%)	$6,207 (96.2%)	$6,450
2019	$271 (4.2%)	$6,211 (95.8%)	$6,483
2020	$186 (2.9%)	$6,215 (97.1%)	$6,402
2021	$495 (7.0%)	$6,537 (93.0%)	$7,032
2022	$717 (9.9%)	$6,558 (90.1%)	$7,276
2023	$855 (11.8%)	$6,364 (88.2%)	$7,219

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. John Long Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 147^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 145^th of 1177 Middle schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. John Long Middle School)	69	69
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	56	51	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dr. John Long Middle School)	78	80	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	59	48	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. John Long Middle School)	68	59	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	51	45	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dr. John Long Middle School)	66	53	13%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	42	38	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. John Long Middle School)	78	54	24%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	58	45	13%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dr. John Long Middle School)	92	82	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	68	58	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Dr. John Long Middle School)	69	62	7%
8th Grade Science (Pasco)	54	46	8%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Dr. John Long Middle School)	82	86	4%
End of Course Civics (Pasco)	70	70
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Dr. John Long Middle School)	99	100	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pasco)	60	54	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Dr. John Long 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	1543	1349	12.6%
African American	160	150	6.3%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	122	159	30.3%
Hispanic	404	378	6.4%
Pacific Islander	4	8	100%
White	782	581	25.7%
Two or More Races	67	72	7.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.4%	28.2%	1.2%

Schools Near Dr. John Long 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Terrace Community Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	10735 Raulerson Ranch Road	Tampa	33367	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 450-3518	659	37	17.8	4.9%	165 (25.0%)	86 (13.1%)	92 (14.0%)	266 (40.4%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.7%)	95.9	19^th of 1196 public middle schools	98.4%		96.4	21^st of 1177 public middle schools	98.2%	2	89.0	89.0	88.0	94.0		94.0	78.0	96.0	100.0	97.0	$10,117	$1,571	$8,546
Greco Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	6925 E Fowler Ave	Temple Terrace	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 987-6926	700	39	18.1	77.0%	84 (12.0%)	369 (52.7%)	193 (27.6%)	12 (1.7%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	36 (5.1%)	8.9	1115^th of 1196 public middle schools	6.8%		10.1	1082^nd of 1177 public middle schools	8.1%	33	27.0	16.0	20.0	20.0	13.0	27.0	17.0	92.0		34.0	$11,537	$3,443	$8,093
Jennings Middle School	Public	6-8	9325 Governors Run Dr	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 740-4575	792	40	20.0	79.5%	179 (22.6%)	286 (36.1%)	303 (38.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	18 (2.3%)	8.7	1118^th of 1196 public middle schools	6.5%		11.1	1072^nd of 1177 public middle schools	8.9%	46	27.0	18.0	20.0	22.0	10.0	20.0	20.0	54.0		52.0	$9,592	$2,673	$6,919

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Long Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Dr. John Long Middle School?

Students at Dr. John Long Middle School are 43% White, 28% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Dr. John Long Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,349 students attended Dr. John Long Middle School.

What district is Dr. John Long Middle School in?

Pasco

What high school do graduates of Dr. John Long Middle School attend?

Students who attend Dr. John Long Middle School usually go on to attend Wiregrass Ranch High School

Is Dr. John Long Middle School a good school?

Dr. John Long Middle School ranks 125^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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