Wellsville Middle School

Wellsville
602 Walnut Street
Wellsville, KS 66092
167 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wellsville Middle School, located at 602 Walnut Street in Wellsville, Kansas, serves as a central hub for student development within the Wellsville Unified School District (USD 289). The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in the middle grades. By emphasizing core curriculum standards alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its classroom instruction, Wellsville Middle School is integrated into the broader USD 289 educational network, which prioritizes technological integration and student engagement. The school’s administration and faculty work to maintain a partnership with parents and the local community to ensure that students have access to extracurricular opportunities and a well-rounded educational experience. Those seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news can visit their official website at http://www.wellsville-usd289.org.
167
Total Students
14.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    155 (92.8%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (3.0%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.4%)
  • Black
    2 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
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: Wellsville
Phone: (785)883-4350
Website: http://www.wellsville-usd289.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 48
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 55
Grade 7 62
Grade 8 50
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Baldwin Junior High School
Baldwin City
309 Students
400 Eisenhower
Baldwin City, KS 66006 (7.1 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th