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Thomas E. Weightman Middle School

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Thomas E. Weightman Middle School ranks 631 st of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

631^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 48% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Thomas E. Weightman Middle School in Wesley Chapel, FL, serves 1,270 students in grades 6-8 within the rapidly growing Pasco district, where only 27.5% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting a relatively affluent community.

Weightman presents a fascinating paradox: it excels in advanced math while struggling significantly with general math instruction. In the 2025-2026 school year, only 21% of 7th graders were proficient in math—30 points below the state average and 22 points below nearby Cypress Creek Middle School (40%). Yet, the school shines in advanced courses, with 85% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 94% in Geometry, far exceeding state averages. This "two-speed" dynamic suggests resources may be concentrated on top-tier students, leaving the core math curriculum for the majority needing urgent improvement. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 18.3%, significantly better than the district (29.2%) and state (31.4%) averages, indicating strong family engagement and a positive school culture.

Despite these strengths, Weightman has experienced a steady decline in state rankings, dropping from the 72nd percentile in 2019 to the 48th percentile in 2025, now earning a consistent 2-star rating. The most telling comparison is with Dr. John Long Middle School, just 4.8 miles away, which outperforms Weightman by 10-27 percentage points across all subjects despite similar demographics. With a student-teacher ratio of 20.9—the highest among nearby schools—and spending of $8,378 per student, lower than many peers, Weightman must urgently focus on improving its core math curriculum to reverse its decade-long decline and match the potential seen in its community.

1,270

Students ?

20.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,378

Per pupil spending ?

27.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

30649 Wells Rd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

(813) 794-0200

District: Pasco

Students who attend Thomas E. Weightman Middle School usually attend:

High:

Wesley Chapel High School

Feeder schools for Thomas E. Weightman Middle School:

Elementary:	Double Branch Elementary School
	Watergrass Elementary School
	Wesley Chapel Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.8%

Hispanic:

32.4%

African American:

14.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 63rd percentile in 2016 → 48th in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg62%

Florida avg61%

631^st of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 48%▼ down 15 pts since 2016

From top 37% (2016) to bottom 48% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 15Middle Schools in the Pasco

37^th of 70Pasco among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	49.3	631 of 1216	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.4	585 of 1205	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.2	555 of 1196	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.9	496 of 1177	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.1	461 of 1148	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.7	443 of 1136	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.7	305 of 1099	72.2%	★★★★☆
2018	68.6	299 of 1035	71.1%	★★★★☆
2017	65.5	325 of 1031	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.1	366 of 997	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	64.9	337 of 999	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.5	326 of 956	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.6	321 of 897	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.8	437 of 891	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	56.6	390 of 839	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.7	357 of 780	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.0	317 of 740	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	58.0	318 of 736	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	63.8	238 of 675	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	59.8	251 of 602	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	65.9	198 of 593	66.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry94%+38 vs state

Algebra 185%+22 vs state

Civics85%+8 vs state

English Language Arts63%~ state avg

Science54%~ state avg

Math49%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thomas E. Weightman Middle School	Public	6-8	30649 Wells Rd	Wesley Chapel	33545	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 794-0200	1,270	61	20.9	27.5%	493 (38.8%)	186 (14.6%)	411 (32.4%)	75 (5.9%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	97 (7.6%)	49.3	631^st of 1216 public middle schools	48.1%		50.4	585^th of 1205 public middle schools	51.5%	46	63.0	64.0	61.0	51.0	21.0	55.0	54.0	85.0	94.0	85.0	$8,378	$620	$7,758
Cypress Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	8845 Old Pasco Rd	Wesley Chapel	33544	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-4600	1,283	64	20.0	26.4%	612 (47.7%)	126 (9.8%)	413 (32.2%)	40 (3.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	89 (6.9%)	54.9	542^nd of 1216 public middle schools	55.4%		57.4	491^st of 1205 public middle schools	59.3%	51	62.0	62.0	61.0	72.0	40.0	70.0	43.0	84.0	94.0	92.0	$7,918	$318	$7,600
Dr. John Long Middle School	Public	6-8	2025 Mansfield Blvd	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-6200	1,496	70	21.3	18.4%	624 (41.7%)	127 (8.5%)	407 (27.2%)	241 (16.1%)	4 (0.3%)	6 (0.4%)	87 (5.8%)	75.9	249^th of 1216 public middle schools	79.5%		82.4	181^st of 1205 public middle schools	85.0%	68	73.0	74.0	73.0	76.0	43.0	82.0	66.0	90.0	96.0	86.0	$8,038	$319	$7,719
Pine View Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	5334 Parkway Blvd	Land O Lakes	34639	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 794-4800	929	51	18.2	20.7%	530 (57.1%)	68 (7.3%)	229 (24.7%)	35 (3.8%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	62 (6.7%)	53.3	568^th of 1216 public middle schools	53.3%		50.3	586^th of 1205 public middle schools	51.4%	18	67.0	58.0	60.0	51.0	31.0	63.0	63.0	90.0	100.0	80.0	$9,694	$356	$9,339
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School	Public	6-8	38505 10th Ave	Zephyrhills	33542	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 794-6500	954	50	19.0	57.2%	441 (46.2%)	143 (15.0%)	294 (30.8%)	9 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (6.8%)	22	1011^th of 1216 public middle schools	16.9%		24	951^st of 1205 public middle schools	21.1%	60	44.0	39.0	47.0	31.0	28.0	48.0	40.0	57.0		78.0	$9,902	$1,062	$8,839
Benito Middle School	Public	6-8	10101 Cross Creek Blvd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 631-4694	903	47	19.1	28.7%	266 (29.5%)	203 (22.5%)	189 (20.9%)	161 (17.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	81 (9.0%)	64.8	398^th of 1216 public middle schools	67.3%		73.5	286^th of 1205 public middle schools	76.3%	112	66.0	70.0	67.0	65.0		60.0	69.0	98.0	100.0	83.0	$10,508	$795	$9,712
Centennial Middle School	Public	6-8	38505 Centennial Rd	Dade City	33525	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 524-9700	688	36	19.3	49.6%	305 (44.3%)	71 (10.3%)	257 (37.4%)	12 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.0%)	27.5	950^th of 1216 public middle schools	21.9%		22.4	971^st of 1205 public middle schools	19.4%	21	49.0	46.0	49.0	32.0	15.0	59.0	40.0	81.0		79.0	$11,087	$1,918	$9,168
Liberty Middle School	Public	6-8	17400 Commerce Park Blvd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-1180	779	39	20.0	39.3%	200 (25.7%)	170 (21.8%)	235 (30.2%)	112 (14.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (7.7%)	64.6	403^rd of 1216 public middle schools	66.9%		66.3	371^st of 1205 public middle schools	69.2%	32	71.0	66.0	65.0	64.0	36.0	79.0	60.0	94.0	100.0	77.0	$11,172	$989	$10,183
Pasco Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	13925 14th St	Dade City	33525	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 524-8400	819	41	20.1	51.4%	286 (34.9%)	119 (14.5%)	362 (44.2%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	42 (5.1%)	28.1	937^th of 1216 public middle schools	22.9%		19.5	1010^th of 1205 public middle schools	16.2%	73	57.0	51.0	45.0	44.0	24.0	46.0	34.0	78.0	100.0	65.0	$9,353	$1,281	$8,073
Charles S. Rushe Middle School	Public	6-8	18654 Mentmore Blvd	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-1200	1,365	72	19.0	17.1%	742 (54.4%)	68 (5.0%)	360 (26.4%)	105 (7.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (6.5%)	66.5	371^st of 1216 public middle schools	69.5%		67.8	347^th of 1205 public middle schools	71.2%	24	71.0	72.0	66.0	66.0	27.0	76.0	57.0	84.0	91.0	86.0	$8,394	$254	$8,141

Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas E. Weightman Middle School

What high school do graduates of Thomas E. Weightman Middle School attend?

Students who attend Thomas E. Weightman Middle School usually go on to attend Wesley Chapel High School

What district is Thomas E. Weightman Middle School in?

Pasco

What is the racial makeup of Thomas E. Weightman Middle School?

Students at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School are 39% White, 32% Hispanic, 15% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Is Thomas E. Weightman Middle School a good school?

Thomas E. Weightman Middle School ranks 631^st of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Thomas E. Weightman Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,270 students attended Thomas E. Weightman Middle School.

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2024–25 attendance dataAug 18, 2026

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