Weaver Middle

www.weaverusd.org/wms/

1,003 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Weaver Middle School, located in Merced, California, is a key component of the Weaver Union School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the campus focuses on fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing students for the transition to high school. The school is committed to creating a well-rounded educational experience by balancing rigorous instruction with opportunities for student growth, social development, and community engagement.

The school’s official website highlights its dedication to maintaining strong communication between staff, students, and parents. By utilizing a variety of district resources and modern educational practices, Weaver Middle strives to help its diverse student body achieve academic success. The campus functions as a pillar of the local community on Childs Avenue, working to provide a safe and structured setting where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

1,003

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Weaver Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	719
Black	27
Asian	143
Two or More	31
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
719 (71.8 %)
Asian
143 (14.3 %)
White
73 (7.3 %)
Two or More
31 (3.1 %)
Black
27 (2.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Weaver Union
Phone:	(209)723-2174
Website:	http://www.weaverusd.org/wms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,003
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	938
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 6 327

Grade 7 306

Grade 8 370