W. R. THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL

wrthomas.dadeschools.net/

507 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

W. R. Thomas Middle School, located in the Tamiami area of Miami, Florida, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that focuses on preparing students for high school success while fostering personal growth. With a curriculum aligned with state standards, the institution emphasizes core academic subjects alongside opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities that promote social and leadership development.

The school’s website serves as a central hub for the community, providing essential resources for parents, students, and faculty. It features information regarding academic programs, school policies, athletic schedules, and upcoming events, ensuring transparent communication within the school community. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and collaborative learning, W. R. Thomas Middle School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their academic potential and contribute positively to their local community.

507

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W. R. THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	492
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	1

Hispanic
492 (97.0%)
White
7 (1.4%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Two or More
1 (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:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)995-3800
Website:	http://wrthomas.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 6 146

Grade 7 159

Grade 8 202

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for W. R. THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	146
Grade 7	159
Grade 8	202

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for W. R. THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	239	47.1%
Male	268	52.9%

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