Wayland Middle School

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.
662
Total Students
58.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayland Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White475
Hispanic40
Black26
Asian80
Two or More40
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    475 (71.8%)
  • Asian
    80 (12.1%)
  • Hispanic
    40 (6.0%)
  • Two or More
    40 (6.0%)
  • Black
    26 (3.9%)
  • 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: 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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wayland Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6199
Grade 7249
Grade 8214
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wayland Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33851.1%
Male32448.9%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)