Enrollment
1,496
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. John Long Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. John Long Middle School
Dr. John Long Middle School is a large middle school in Wesley Chapel, Florida, enrolling 1,496 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.9:1 is larger than about 92% of Florida schools and 40% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.3% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,496 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 291 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #206.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 499 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students) and Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students) alongside Dr. John Long Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr. John Long Middle School compares
Dr. John Long Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasco, which includes Dr. John Long Middle School.
$9,640
Per student
-14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 45.9%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,496 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dr. John Long Middle School a good school?
Dr. John Long Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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