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#3583 of 3,778 schools in FL

Lake Weir Middle School

Middle School · Marion · Summerfield, FL

A Marion middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10220 SE SUNSET HARBOR RD, Summerfield, FL 34491

  • Math 35% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-21 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.7 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.5:1
District spending per student$11,180
Chronic Absenteeism62.1%

Students at Lake Weir Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2013
ELA
47%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lake Weir Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated784/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,900

Median home value

$253,100

Median rent

$1,102/mo

College educated

21.5%

Homeownership

86.6%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34491; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Village View Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–121.7 mi215Compare →
Gracepointe AcademyPrivate · tuition4.4privateK–124.1 mi85Compare →
Belleview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.16–8Not available1,541Compare →
Dunnellon Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.96–8Not available709Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Marion

Schools in district
64
Rank in district
#49 of 58
District spending per student
$11,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lake Weir Middle School is listed in MARION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lake Weir Middle School

Lake Weir Middle School is a public middle school in Summerfield, FL, part of Marion, serving approximately 1,101 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,583 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lake Weir Middle School

What grades does Lake Weir Middle School serve?

Lake Weir Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Lake Weir Middle School?

Lake Weir Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,101 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Weir Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Weir Middle School is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lake Weir Middle School rank in FL?

Lake Weir Middle School ranks #3,583 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Lake Weir Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake Weir Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lake Weir Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Weir Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lake Weir Middle School a charter school?

No, Lake Weir Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lake Weir Middle School a Title I school?

No, Lake Weir Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Weir Middle School?

74.0% of students at Lake Weir Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,101
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
62.1%
Area population (ZIP 34491)
32,369
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
54.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34491; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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