- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Summerfield, FL
Lake Weir Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Weir Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120126001266
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Weir Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,141
- students enrolled
Lake Weir Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-106 students YoY
Lake Weir Middle School shrank from 1,207 students in 2022-23 to 1,101 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-106 students YoY 120126001266 · Summerfield, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,141 enr · 21.5:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Lake Weir Middle School shrank from 1,207 students in 2022-23 to 1,101 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Weir Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Port High
West Port High School
3,022 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
2,387 students
- Belleview High
Belleview High School
1,904 students
- Vanguard High
Vanguard High School
1,684 students
- Belleview Midd
Belleview Middle School
1,600 students
- This school 1,141
Lake Weir Middle School
1,141 students
What this shows Lake Weir Middle School reports 1,141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Weir Middle School compares
Lake Weir Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 46% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,141
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
62.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,180
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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
374
in-school suspensions + 412 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 68.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
African American 20.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Lake Weir Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Weir Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Weir Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~1,141 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Weir Middle School
How many students attend Lake Weir Middle School?
Lake Weir Middle School has 1,141 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Summerfield, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,207 (2022-23) → 1,101 (2023-24), down 106.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Weir Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Weir Middle School is 21.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Weir Middle School?
76.1% of students at Lake Weir Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Weir Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Weir Middle School is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Summerfield, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Weir Middle School?
Lake Weir Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Marion?
Besides Lake Weir Middle School, Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students), Forest High School (2,387 students), and Belleview High School (1,904 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.