Winthrop Middle School

www.winthrop.k12.ma.us

439 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Winthrop Middle School, located at 60 Payson Street in Winthrop, Massachusetts, serves as a central pillar of the local public education system. As part of the Winthrop Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and challenging learning environment designed to meet the unique developmental and academic needs of students in their transition years between elementary and high school. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to explore extracurricular interests and develop social-emotional skills.

The school’s website, found at http://www.winthrop.k12.ma.us, provides families with essential information regarding academic curricula, district policies, and ongoing community events. Winthrop Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement, striving to keep parents and guardians well-informed and engaged in the educational process. By maintaining clear communication and high academic standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigorous demands of Winthrop High School and beyond.

439

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winthrop Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	409
Black	19
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	2

White
409 (93.2%)
Black
19 (4.3%)
American Indian
9 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	Winthrop
Phone:	(617)846-5507
Website:	http://www.winthrop.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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 6 141

Grade 7 146

Grade 8 152