- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wesley Chapel, FL
Dr. John Long Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. John Long Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120153006898
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. John Long Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Wesley Chapel · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. John Long Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. John Long Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Wesley Chapel, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Dr. John Long Middle School held near 1,409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.2 → 64.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+60 students YoY 120153006898 · Wesley Chapel, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,496 enr · 24.9:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Dr. John Long Middle School held near 1,409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.2 → 64.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dr. John Long Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school
Dr. John Long Middle School
1,496 students
What this shows Dr. John Long Middle School reports 1,496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. John Long Middle School compares
Dr. John Long Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 40% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 53% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,496 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,496
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Asian 16.1%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Dr. John Long Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. John Long Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. John Long Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. John Long Middle School
How many students attend Dr. John Long Middle School?
Dr. John Long Middle School has 1,496 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wesley Chapel, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,349 (2022-23) → 1,409 (2023-24), nearly flat (+60).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. John Long Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. John Long Middle School is 24.9:1, which is 40% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. John Long Middle School?
24.3% of students at Dr. John Long Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. John Long Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. John Long Middle School is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Wesley Chapel, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. John Long Middle School?
Dr. John Long Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr. John Long Middle School rank among middle schools in Wesley Chapel?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. John Long Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Wesley Chapel, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Wesley Chapel on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Dr. John Long Middle School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.