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#1819 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 48% in state

Thomas E. Weightman Middle School

Middle School · Pasco · Wesley Chapel, FL

A Pasco middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

30649 WELLS RD, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

  • Math 53% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment5.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.3:1
District spending per student$10,009
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
63%
2013
ELA
63%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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

31.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Thomas E. Weightman 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. Open the Tampa map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$108,835

Median home value

$363,000

Median rent

$2,196/mo

College educated

39.5%

Homeownership

82.3%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33545; 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

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Trinity Heart Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privateK–124.0 mi265Compare →
Zephyrhills Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–124.2 mi299Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Pasco

Schools in district
106
Rank in district
#40 of 97
District spending per student
$10,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Thomas E. Weightman Middle School is listed in PASCO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Thomas E. Weightman Middle School

Thomas E. Weightman Middle School is a public middle school in Wesley Chapel, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 1,301 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,819 of 3,778 schools in FL.

State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thomas E. Weightman Middle School

What grades does Thomas E. Weightman Middle School serve?

Thomas E. Weightman Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Thomas E. Weightman Middle School?

Thomas E. Weightman Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,301 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thomas E. Weightman Middle School rank in FL?

Thomas E. Weightman Middle School ranks #1,819 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Thomas E. Weightman Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Thomas E. Weightman Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Thomas E. Weightman Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas E. Weightman Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Thomas E. Weightman Middle School a charter school?

No, Thomas E. Weightman Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Thomas E. Weightman Middle School a Title I school?

No, Thomas E. Weightman Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas E. Weightman Middle School?

31.8% of students at Thomas E. Weightman 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
1,301
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pasco County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
Area population (ZIP 33545)
27,536
Area average commute
31.9 min
Area median age
35.1
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 33545; 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

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