Tequesta Trace Middle School
No Limits. Just Legacy.
Weston, Florida · Taking part in PTA Restaurant Week™, November 2–15, 2026
Tequesta Trace Middle School is a public middle school (grades 6–8) in Weston, part of Broward County Public Schools, and home of the Cougars. The school says it is the only school in the district to earn and keep an "A" school grade every year since Florida's grading system began. It offers a Cambridge (AICE) advanced academics program, a Dual Language program, and specialized programs such as Forensics, Entrepreneurship, Speech & Debate, and Concert Band. Through a partnership with Cypress Bay High School, qualifying students can take high school courses.
Beginning his seventh year as principal, Robert Rivera welcomes families to a school "defined by excellence, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to student success," noting its unbroken record of "A" grades. He highlights the Cambridge and Dual Language programs, high school courses through Cypress Bay High, and a safe, inclusive culture. The 2026–27 theme is "No Limits. Just Legacy." Go Cougars!
Programs & academics
Cambridge / AICE Advanced Academics
An internationally recognized program (Cambridge Secondary I) with a challenging curriculum in ELA, Science, and Social Studies, taught by Cambridge-trained teachers who are also Gifted endorsed. Students can earn up to 6 high school credits.
Gifted & Talented
TTMS uses a Gifted/High Achievers enrichment model with more depth, complexity, and open-ended work. Gifted learners are placed automatically in Cambridge classes, where their Educational Plans are implemented.
Dual Language
A school-within-a-school program in which students keep building fluency, literacy, and cultural awareness in English and Spanish through enrichment and literacy-based courses.
Forensics
A hands-on introduction to forensic science covering fingerprinting, handwriting, fiber analysis, ballistics, evidence analysis, and forensic careers.
Entrepreneurship
Modeled on the show Shark Tank: students develop a business concept, write a business plan, market it, and pitch it in competitions against other schools.
Speech & Debate
Instruction in Impromptu, Extemporaneous, Congress, Oratory, Mock Trial, and Poetry, with students competing in several tournaments each year.
Concert Band
Ensemble performance of movie, video-game, and traditional music, with performance opportunities and eligibility to audition for All County and All State bands.
High school courses via Cypress Bay High School
Through a partnership with Cypress Bay High School, qualifying students can take high school courses while remaining Tequesta Trace students.
Recognition
- The only Broward school to earn and maintain an 'A' school grade every year since Florida's school grading system was established
- Districtwide highest math gains
- Top 10 in the U.S. for published haikus
- 1st place in National History Day
- Multiple Speech & Debate gold medals
- Student artwork earned 'Best in Show' at the Capitol Exhibit; 1st-place wins in national poster and chess contests
- MSAA county titles: Track & Field (2023–24), Cross Country and Soccer (2024–25), Boys Golf (2024–25)
- 23 county athletic championships
Student life
Clubs & activities
Athletics
Good to know
Compiled from the school’s official website (tequestatrace.browardschools.com) and its district’s page for the school, September 2026. Schools update their sites often — if something here is out of date, tell us and we will fix it.