Lake Weir Middle School
Tel:
(352)671-6120
- Lake Weir Middle School serves 1,070 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Lake Weir Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lake Weir Middle School's student population of 1,070 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,070 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lake Weir Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lake Weir Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2955 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 32% |
| Black | 19% | 22% |
| White | 56% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marion School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lake Weir Middle School is Lake Weir High School (5.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Villages Charter School (5.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harbour View Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Summerfield Harbour View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 858 students
1.9 miles
8445 Se 147th Pl
Summerfield, FL 34491
(352)671-6110 1.9 PK-5 858 - Weirsdale Stanton-weirsdale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 594 students
3.5 miles
16705 Se 134th Ter
Weirsdale, FL 32195
(352)671-6150 3.5 PK-5 594 - Ocala Lake Weir High School Grades: 9-12 | 1544 students
5.3 miles
10351 Se Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352)671-4820 5.3 9-12 1544 - The Villages Villages Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 3152 students
5.5 miles
251 Buffalo Trl
The Villages, FL 32162
(352)259-2350 5.5 PK-12 3152 - Lady Lake The Villages Elementary Of Lady Lake School Grades: PK-5 | 813 students
5.6 miles
695 Rolling Acres Rd
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352)751-0111 5.6 PK-5 813
School Reviews
| 5 the band program is a fun way to express your self . And mr.martin is cool and he helped me learn my insterment. bring you own lunch understand your teachers and you''ll do fine. - Posted by Student/Alumni - nevaeh |
| 3 Some of the teachers here are GOLDEN. Really recommend joining the band. School food is... terrible. You'll work through it. The school really TRIES to be there for their students, and everyone here is very understanding. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Alias Alian |
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