Michael F. Wallace Middle School

www.waterbury.k12.ct.us

1,059 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Michael F. Wallace Middle School is a public school located in Waterbury, Connecticut, serving students in the Waterbury Public School District. As part of a large urban school system, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education designed to prepare students for the academic and social transitions required for high school. The school emphasizes foundational learning in core subject areas such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies, while often providing extracurricular opportunities to support student engagement.

Located on East Main Street, the school operates under the administrative umbrella of the Waterbury Board of Education. Its mission aligns with the district’s broader goals of fostering an inclusive learning environment, supporting diverse student needs, and ensuring equitable access to educational resources. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic development, and interested parties can find detailed information regarding school policies, district news, and academic calendars through the official Waterbury Public Schools website.

1,059

Total Students

92.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Michael F. Wallace Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	647
Black	240
Asian	24
Two or More	39
American Indian	5

Hispanic
647 (61.1%)
Black
240 (22.7%)
White
104 (9.8%)
Two or More
39 (3.7%)
Asian
24 (2.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)

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:	Waterbury School District
Phone:	(203)574-8140
Website:	http://www.waterbury.k12.ct.us
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	1,059
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	898
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 4 16

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 352

Grade 7 347

Grade 8 320