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Tequesta Trace Middle School

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Tequesta Trace Middle School ranks 173 rd of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

173^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 86% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Tequesta Trace Middle School in Weston, FL, is a high-performing public school serving 1,308 students in grades 6-8 within the Broward County Public School District, and it consistently earns a 4-star rating for academic excellence. This school stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced coursework, with near-perfect proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (98%), Geometry (100%), and Biology 1 (99%)—results that rival top schools like City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School and surpass many peers. However, there is a notable paradox: while the school excels in advanced math, only 38% of 8th graders are proficient in standard 8th-grade math, which is below both the district (47%) and state (61%) averages. This suggests that while top students are effectively accelerated into advanced courses, the school may need to focus more on supporting students in the standard math curriculum.

Tequesta Trace is also a model of efficiency, spending just $9,542 per student—the lowest among nearby schools like Walter C. Young Middle School ($14,033) and Westpine Middle School ($12,034)—yet achieving top-tier results. The school has a high student-teacher ratio of 23.3:1, similar to Falcon Cove Middle School (24:1), but still outperforms schools with smaller class sizes. Additionally, the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch has dropped sharply from 33.72% in 2022-2023 to 17.51% in 2024-2025, reflecting a rapidly changing and more affluent community. Despite these strengths, chronic absenteeism has risen to 27.5% in 2023-2024, a significant increase from 4.7% pre-pandemic, and is now higher than at Glades Middle School (15.9%) and Silver Trail Middle School (4.7%).

Interestingly, Tequesta Trace and Falcon Cove Middle School are both in Weston and only 2.92 miles apart, yet they serve distinct micro-communities. Falcon Cove ranks slightly higher (136th vs. 173rd in Florida) and has a lower free/reduced lunch rate (8.49% vs. 17.51%), and it does not share the same 8th-grade math weakness (63% proficiency vs. 38%). This highlights that even within the same affluent city, academic profiles can vary. Overall, Tequesta Trace is a highly effective school with a strong track record, but parents should be aware of the 8th-grade math gap and the rising absenteeism as areas to watch. The school’s ability to achieve excellent results with limited resources is impressive, but addressing these challenges could further elevate its performance.

1,308

Students ?

23.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,542

Per pupil spending ?

17.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1800 Indian Trce
Weston, FL 33326

(754) 323-4400

District: Broward

Feeder schools for Tequesta Trace Middle School:

Elementary:	Eagle Point Elementary School
	Indian Trace Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

66.4%

White:

18.1%

Asian:

6.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 84th percentile in 2016 → 86th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (82% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Florida middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Broward

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school82%

District avg65%

Florida avg62%

173^rd of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 48Middle Schools in the Broward

23^rd of 70Broward among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	81.8	173 of 1216	85.8%	★★★★☆
2025	80.8	199 of 1205	83.5%	★★★★☆
2024	77.8	229 of 1196	80.9%	★★★★☆
2023	74.7	261 of 1177	77.8%	★★★★☆
2022	79.9	202 of 1148	82.4%	★★★★☆
2021	73.9	274 of 1136	75.9%	★★★★☆
2019	81.9	181 of 1099	83.5%	★★★★☆
2018	82.6	164 of 1035	84.2%	★★★★☆
2017	83.2	155 of 1031	85.0%	★★★★☆
2016	82.0	159 of 997	84.1%	★★★★☆
2014	81.5	154 of 999	84.6%	★★★★☆
2013	86.6	94 of 956	90.2%	★★★★★
2012	86.5	94 of 897	89.5%	★★★★☆
2011	86.4	90 of 891	89.9%	★★★★★
2010	86.8	77 of 839	90.8%	★★★★★
2009	87.7	64 of 780	91.8%	★★★★★
2008	85.7	81 of 740	89.1%	★★★★☆
2007	88.7	61 of 736	91.7%	★★★★★
2006	91.0	39 of 675	94.2%	★★★★★
2005	90.7	36 of 602	94.0%	★★★★★
2004	90.5	33 of 593	94.4%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Biology 199%+25 vs state

Algebra 198%+35 vs state

Civics87%+10 vs state

English Language Arts79%+18 vs state

Math77%+19 vs state

Science71%+19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tequesta Trace Middle School	Public	6-8	1800 Indian Trce	Weston	33326	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-4400	1,308	56	23.3	17.5%	237 (18.1%)	74 (5.7%)	868 (66.4%)	90 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.0%)	81.8	173^rd of 1216 public middle schools	85.8%		80.8	199^th of 1205 public middle schools	83.5%	26	83.0	78.0	77.0	85.0	82.0	38.0	71.0	98.0	100.0	99.0	87.0	$9,542	$445	$9,098
Falcon Cove Middle School	Public	6-8	4251 Bonaventure Blvd	Weston	33332	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-3200	2,096	87	24.0	8.5%	408 (19.5%)	71 (3.4%)	1,313 (62.6%)	250 (11.9%)	5 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	48 (2.3%)	84.8	136^th of 1216 public middle schools	88.8%		86.6	126^th of 1205 public middle schools	89.5%	10	86.0	82.0	82.0	85.0	91.0	63.0	60.0	97.0	100.0	98.0	91.0	$9,147	$410	$8,739
Silver Trail Middle School	Public	6-8	18300 Sheridan St	Southwest Ranches	33331	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-4300	1,187	47	25.2	24.9%	202 (17.0%)	169 (14.2%)	709 (59.7%)	60 (5.1%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (3.5%)	67.8	355^th of 1216 public middle schools	70.8%		72.2	302^nd of 1205 public middle schools	74.9%	53	73.0	73.0	69.0	80.0	67.0	25.0	55.0	94.0	95.0	100.0	82.0	$9,679	$499	$9,180
Somerset Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	20803 Johnson St	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 442-0233	1,056	30	35.2	31.2%	99 (9.4%)	121 (11.5%)	755 (71.5%)	49 (4.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	28 (2.7%)	81.3	178^th of 1216 public middle schools	85.4%		83.3	169^th of 1205 public middle schools	86.0%	9	83.0	85.0	79.0	87.0	58.0	79.0	57.0	89.0	86.0	92.0	90.0	$8,285	$67	$8,218
Indian Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	1355 S Nob Hill Rd	Davie	33324	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-3300	1,833	84	21.8	29.0%	597 (32.6%)	153 (8.3%)	920 (50.2%)	102 (5.6%)	8 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (2.9%)	63.8	412^th of 1216 public middle schools	66.1%		65	388^th of 1205 public middle schools	67.8%	24	75.0	67.0	67.0	71.0	67.0	21.0	58.0	91.0	100.0	99.0	78.0	$9,351	$611	$8,741
City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	18500 Pembroke Rd	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 443-4847	1,353	68	19.8	36.7%	136 (10.1%)	299 (22.1%)	719 (53.1%)	134 (9.9%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	58 (4.3%)	90.5	65^th of 1216 public middle schools	94.7%		91.2	63^rd of 1205 public middle schools	94.8%	2	88.0	90.0	91.0	88.0	82.0	84.0	72.0	99.0	99.0	100.0	93.0	$11,666	$33	$11,632
Walter C. Young Middle School	Public	6-8	901 NW 129th Ave	Pembroke Pines	33028	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-4570	691	36	19.1	34.0%	61 (8.8%)	235 (34.0%)	351 (50.8%)	25 (3.6%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (2.0%)	64.1	409^th of 1216 public middle schools	66.4%		64.2	400^th of 1205 public middle schools	66.8%	9	73.0	70.0	65.0	70.0	71.0	53.0	49.0	93.0	100.0	97.0	79.0	$14,033	$1,199	$12,834
Bair Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	9100 NW 21st Mnr	Sunrise	33322	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-2900	672	34	19.7	49.0%	44 (6.5%)	444 (66.1%)	151 (22.5%)	12 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.5%)	33.6	864^th of 1216 public middle schools	28.9%		31.3	869^th of 1205 public middle schools	27.9%	5	54.0	58.0	55.0	37.0	57.0	40.0	27.0	78.0	84.0	91.0	62.0	$11,996	$1,392	$10,604
Pioneer Middle School	Public	6-8	5350 SW 90th Ave	Cooper City	33328	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-4100	1,453	65	22.5	20.2%	599 (41.2%)	77 (5.3%)	605 (41.6%)	118 (8.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (3.6%)	83.3	149^th of 1216 public middle schools	87.7%		85.3	147^th of 1205 public middle schools	87.8%	2	86.0	77.0	72.0	91.0	84.0	80.0	59.0	99.0	99.0	97.0	87.0	$9,717	$591	$9,126
Westpine Middle School	Public	6-8	9393 NW 50th St	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-4900	730	34	21.4	38.5%	60 (8.2%)	404 (55.3%)	206 (28.2%)	24 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	30 (4.1%)	38.9	793^rd of 1216 public middle schools	34.8%		40.8	739^th of 1205 public middle schools	38.7%	54	58.0	64.0	62.0	43.0	48.0	30.0	33.0	86.0	79.0	76.0	75.0	$12,034	$1,289	$10,744

Frequently Asked Questions about Tequesta Trace Middle School

Is Tequesta Trace Middle School a good school?

Tequesta Trace Middle School ranks 173^rd of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Tequesta Trace Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,308 students attended Tequesta Trace Middle School.

What district is Tequesta Trace Middle School in?

Broward

What is the racial makeup of Tequesta Trace Middle School?

Students at Tequesta Trace Middle School are 66% Hispanic, 18% White, 7% Asian, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

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