Serving 1,101 students in grades 6-8, Lake Weir Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,101 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Lake Weir Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Weir Middle School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lake Weir Middle School?
1,101 students attend Lake Weir Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lake Weir Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Weir Middle School?
Lake Weir Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Weir Middle School offer ?
Lake Weir Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lake Weir Middle School part of?
the band program is a fun way to express your self . And mr.martin is cool and he helped me learn my insterment. bring you own lunch understand your teachers and you''ll do fine.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - nevaeh
311/2/2017
Some of the teachers here are GOLDEN. Really recommend joining the band. School food is... terrible. You'll work through it. The school really TRIES to be there for their students, and everyone here is very understanding.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Alias Alian
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,101 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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