Summary:
Wesley Chapel, Florida, is home to 20 public schools within the Pasco County School District, serving students from elementary through high school in a rapidly growing suburban community with a diverse socioeconomic landscape. The district ranks in the 47th percentile statewide, but Wesley Chapel’s schools show notable variation, with several standout performers. At the high school level, Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation leads the pack, ranking in the 83rd percentile with a 99.2% graduation rate and strong ELA and US History scores, while Wiregrass Ranch High School is a consistent 4-star performer with the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (15.96%) and excellent Biology results. Among middle schools, Dr. John Long Middle School stands out in the 80th percentile with over 90% proficiency in advanced math and a low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.0%. For elementary and K-8 options, Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel and Kirkland Ranch K-8 both rank in the 79th percentile, with the latter showing exceptional 8th-grade math and science scores despite being a new school.
Key metrics reveal a citywide strength in high school ELA, with all five high schools exceeding 60% proficiency and Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation and Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel High School surpassing 77%. Graduation rates are uniformly high, with all reporting high schools above 97%, led by Cypress Creek High School at 98.9%. However, chronic absenteeism is a concern, particularly at the high school level, where Wesley Chapel High School (34.1%) and Cypress Creek High School (32.5%) exceed the state average of 31.4%, while Seven Oaks Elementary School boasts the city’s lowest rate at 12.2%. Per-student spending varies widely, from $7,852 at Cypress Creek High School to $11,743 at Sand Pine Elementary School, with no clear link to performance.
Interesting findings include a "middle school math dip," where schools like Thomas E. Weightman Middle School achieve 85% proficiency in Algebra 1 but only 21% in grade-level 7th-grade math, suggesting advanced students are accelerated while many struggle with standard curriculum. The "new school effect" is evident with Kirkland Ranch K-8 and Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation both achieving top-tier status quickly, likely due to modern educational models and strong community support. Additionally, Wiregrass Ranch High School stands out for its affluent demographic profile, which correlates with strong academics and low absenteeism, while Double Branch Elementary School shows significant improvement, jumping 17 percentile points in recent years.
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