Wayland Union Middle School

www.waylandunion.org

611 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Wayland Union Middle School, located at 701 Wildcat Drive in Wayland, Michigan, serves as a central hub for student development within the Wayland Union Schools district. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The campus is designed to encourage academic growth through a diverse curriculum while emphasizing the development of social and emotional skills necessary for adolescents during these formative years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Wayland Union Middle School promotes a well-rounded student experience by providing various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic opportunities. The school prides itself on its "Wildcat" spirit, aiming to cultivate a strong sense of community, inclusivity, and school pride among its students. By leveraging technology in the classroom and maintaining a focus on individual student success, the school strives to prepare its learners to become responsible, engaged citizens in the broader community.

611

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayland Union Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	509
Hispanic	56
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	28
American Indian	6

White
509 (83.3%)
Hispanic
56 (9.2%)
Two or More
28 (4.6%)
Black
10 (1.6%)
American Indian
6 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wayland Union Schools
Phone:	(269)792-2306
Website:	http://www.waylandunion.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6 180

Grade 7 223

Grade 8 208