THOMAS E. WEIGHTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

TEWMS.PASCO.K12.FL.US

1,250 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas E. Weightman Middle School (TEWMS) is a public middle school located in Wesley Chapel, Florida, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Pasco County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development within a supportive educational environment. The school's curriculum is designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through various core subjects and elective programs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Thomas E. Weightman Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school provides numerous opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which help build leadership skills and school spirit. By prioritizing communication between teachers, parents, and students, the school aims to create a collaborative atmosphere that promotes student success and helps navigate the unique developmental challenges of the middle school years.

1,250

Total Students

62.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS E. WEIGHTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	508
Hispanic	408
Black	188
Asian	49
Two or More	92
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
508 (40.6 %)
Hispanic
408 (32.6 %)
Black
188 (15.0 %)
Two or More
92 (7.4 %)
Asian
49 (3.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	PASCO
Phone:	(813)794-0200
Website:	http://TEWMS.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 6 401

Grade 7 409

Grade 8 440