Westbrook Middle School

471 Stroudwater Street
Westbrook, ME 04092

www.wms.westbrookschools.org/

710 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Westbrook Middle School, located at 471 Stroudwater Street in Westbrook, Maine, serves as a central hub for the community's adolescent learners. The school is committed to fostering a supportive educational environment that bridges the transition between elementary school and the more rigorous academic demands of high school. By focusing on both core academics and social-emotional development, the institution strives to prepare students for future success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of the Westbrook community.

The school’s physical location in the Stroudwater area places it within a quiet, accessible part of the city, allowing it to function as a focal point for local families. Beyond its classroom instruction, Westbrook Middle School typically emphasizes a well-rounded experience, often providing students with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities, sports, and arts programs. Through a blend of dedicated teaching staff and a focus on community-based learning, the school aims to cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates student growth and academic achievement.

710

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westbrook Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	443
Hispanic	47
Black	164
Asian	33
Two or More	17
American Indian	6

White
443 (62.4%)
Black
164 (23.1%)
Hispanic
47 (6.6%)
Asian
33 (4.6%)
Two or More
17 (2.4%)
American Indian
6 (0.8%)

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:	Westbrook Public Schools
Phone:	(207)854-0830
Website:	http://www.wms.westbrookschools.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	710
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	457
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 5 176

Grade 6 169

Grade 7 177

Grade 8 188