Summary:
In zip code 33543, there is one middle school, Dr. John Long Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Wesley Chapel, Florida, within the Pasco County school district.
Dr. John Long Middle School is a high-performing school with a strong upward trend, climbing from the 80th percentile to the 90th percentile in state rankings over recent years. It currently holds a 4-star rating and ranks 249th out of 1,216 Florida middle schools. The school excels in advanced coursework, with Geometry EOC proficiency at 96% and Algebra 1 at 90%, both far exceeding state averages. English Language Arts proficiency is consistently strong across all grades at 73-74%, and Civics proficiency is 86%. Chronic absenteeism is notably low at 16%, compared to district and state averages around 30%, indicating strong student attendance and engagement. The student-teacher ratio is 21.3:1, and per-student spending is $8,038.
A key finding is a significant drop in 7th Grade Math proficiency, which fell from 80% to 43% in the most recent school year, now below the state average of 53%. This is the only subject where the school underperforms the state, and it contrasts sharply with excellent 6th and 8th grade math scores of 76% and 82%, respectively. The school serves a relatively affluent population, with only 18.38% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, which provides important context for its high test scores. Overall, Dr. John Long Middle School demonstrates strong academic performance and a positive school culture, though the 7th grade math anomaly warrants attention from parents and school leadership.
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