Weston Middle School

hwms.westonps.org/

474 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Weston Middle School, located in the residential community of Weston, Connecticut, serves as a vital component of the town’s highly regarded public school district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school caters to students in grades 6 through 8. The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on rigorous core academics—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—while encouraging students to explore their personal interests through various elective offerings.

Beyond the classroom, Weston Middle School places a significant emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive community. The school offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which help students build social connections and leadership skills. With a philosophy rooted in promoting social-emotional growth and intellectual curiosity, the school works closely with parents and the community to ensure that each student is prepared for the challenges of the high school level and beyond.

474

Total Students

44.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Weston Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	47
Black	8
Asian	32
Two or More	42
American Indian	2

White
343 (72.4%)
Hispanic
47 (9.9%)
Two or More
42 (8.9%)
Asian
32 (6.8%)
Black
8 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Weston School District
Phone:	(203)221-6360
Website:	http://hwms.westonps.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 6 142

Grade 7 149

Grade 8 183