LAKE WEIR MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARION
10220 SE SUNSET HARBOR RD
SUMMERFIELD, FL 34491
1,141 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lake Weir Middle School is a public school located in Summerfield, Florida, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Marion County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. By focusing on academic growth and personal development, the school fosters a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage with a diverse curriculum while participating in various extracurricular activities.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing resources provided by the Marion County school system to enhance learning outcomes. With its location on SE Sunset Harbor Road, the school serves as a central hub for the local Summerfield community. Parents and guardians can stay updated on school events, academic calendars, and district policies through the official Marion County Public Schools website, which provides essential information to ensure families remain connected and informed throughout the academic year.
1,141
Total Students
55.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    461 (40.4%)
  • Hispanic
    360 (31.6%)
  • Black
    232 (20.3%)
  • Two or More
    66 (5.8%)
  • Asian
    12 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MARION
Phone: (352)671-6120
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 696
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 66

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 391
Grade 7 339
Grade 8 411
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
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10500 SE 36TH AVE
BELLEVIEW, FL 34420 (7.9 miles away)
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