Enrollment
1,270
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wesley Chapel, FL
Thomas E. Weightman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas E. Weightman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120153002881
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas E. Weightman Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Wesley Chapel · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas E. Weightman Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas E. Weightman Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Wesley Chapel, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas E. Weightman Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School
Thomas E. Weightman Middle School is a large middle school in Wesley Chapel, Florida, enrolling 1,270 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,270 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 489 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #91.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.4% 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 1 expulsion 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 Thomas E. Weightman 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 Thomas E. Weightman Middle School compares
Thomas E. Weightman 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,270 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,270
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.4%
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 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Thomas E. Weightman 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 Thomas E. Weightman 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 Thomas E. Weightman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas E. Weightman 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 (~1,270 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas E. Weightman Middle School
How many students attend Thomas E. Weightman Middle School?
Thomas E. Weightman Middle School has 1,270 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wesley Chapel, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School is 20.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School?
32.9% of students at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas E. Weightman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Wesley Chapel, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas E. Weightman Middle School?
Thomas E. Weightman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Thomas E. Weightman Middle School rank among middle schools in Wesley Chapel?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas E. Weightman Middle School ranks #1 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 Thomas E. Weightman Middle School a good school?
Thomas E. Weightman Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Thomas E. Weightman 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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