Thomas E. Weightman Middle School vs. Dr. John Long Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thomas E. Weightman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Dr. John Long Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,270 students in grades 6-8, Thomas E. Weightman Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,496 students in grades 6-8, Dr. John Long Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,270 students
1,496 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
70 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1538 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#607 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
58%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
369
471
Grade 7 Students
409
505
Grade 8 Students
492
520
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
16%
% Hispanic
32%
27%
% Black
15%
9%
% White
39%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%