Wamsutta Middle School

wms.attleboroschools.com

593 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Wamsutta Middle School, located at 300 Locust Street in Attleboro, Massachusetts, serves as a key academic institution within the Attleboro Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for students in the middle grade levels. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on core academic subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also providing opportunities for students to explore their interests through various electives and extracurricular activities.

Beyond academics, Wamsutta Middle School emphasizes the social and emotional development of its student body. The school culture encourages personal responsibility, collaboration, and citizenship, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond. By maintaining a strong connection with the local community and providing resources through its official website, the school strives to keep families informed and engaged in the educational process, ensuring that every student has the support necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape.

593

Total Students

40.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wamsutta Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	357
Hispanic	106
Black	56
Asian	22
Two or More	51
Pacific Islander	1

White
357 (60.2%)
Hispanic
106 (17.9%)
Black
56 (9.4%)
Two or More
51 (8.6%)
Asian
22 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Attleboro
Phone:	(508)223-1540
Website:	http://wms.attleboroschools.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 5 153

Grade 6 139

Grade 7 161

Grade 8 140