Wellington Middle School

Wellington
605 North A
Wellington, KS 67152
349 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wellington Middle School, located at 605 North A in Wellington, Kansas, serves as a core educational hub for students in the Wellington Unified School District 353. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of early adolescents. The facility is situated within the heart of the Wellington community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a localized learning environment for its students.

Beyond its physical location, the school is known for fostering a supportive culture that emphasizes student growth and preparation for secondary education. By offering a curriculum tailored to the specific needs of middle schoolers, Wellington Middle School aims to encourage extracurricular engagement, personal responsibility, and academic rigor. It remains a focal point for families in Sumner County, striving to equip its diverse student body with the necessary tools for success as they prepare for the challenges of Wellington High School.
349
Total Students
29.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    269 (77.1%)
  • Hispanic
    44 (12.6%)
  • Two or More
    25 (7.2%)
  • Black
    8 (2.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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: Wellington
Phone: (620)326-4320
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 195
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 6 111
Grade 7 112
Grade 8 126
Gender Ratio