Wayland Middle School
662 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wayland Middle School, located at 201 Main Street in Wayland, Massachusetts, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Wayland Public Schools district. The school is widely recognized for its strong commitment to academic excellence, providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also offering a variety of elective programs. The school’s pedagogical approach often centers on fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and personal growth, preparing students for the rigors of high school within a supportive and inclusive community environment.
Beyond the classroom, Wayland Middle School is known for promoting a well-rounded student experience through a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including intramural sports, arts programs, music ensembles, and various student-led clubs. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and its focus on social-emotional learning, aiming to nurture both the intellectual and personal development of its student body. By maintaining strong partnerships between staff, students, and parents, the school cultivates an engaged educational culture that reflects the values of the broader Wayland community.
Beyond the classroom, Wayland Middle School is known for promoting a well-rounded student experience through a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including intramural sports, arts programs, music ensembles, and various student-led clubs. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and its focus on social-emotional learning, aiming to nurture both the intellectual and personal development of its student body. By maintaining strong partnerships between staff, students, and parents, the school cultivates an engaged educational culture that reflects the values of the broader Wayland community.
662
Total Students
58.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 475 |
| Hispanic | 40 |
| Black | 26 |
| Asian | 80 |
| Two or More | 40 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White475 (71.8%)
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Asian80 (12.1%)
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Hispanic40 (6.0%)
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Two or More40 (6.0%)
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Black26 (3.9%)
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Pacific Islander1 (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: | Wayland |
| Phone: | (508)358-3801 |
| Website: | http://wms.wayland.k12.ma.us |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 662 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 58.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
199
Grade 7
249
Grade 8
214
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 199 |
| Grade 7 | 249 |
| Grade 8 | 214 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 338 | 51.1% |
| Male | 324 | 48.9% |
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