WAYZATA WEST MIDDLE

www.wayzataschools.org/wms

836 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wayzata West Middle School, located in Wayzata, Minnesota, is a prominent public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the highly regarded Wayzata Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment designed to help young adolescents navigate the transition from elementary school to high school. By focusing on a "middle school model," the institution emphasizes teaming, which allows teachers to collaborate closely to monitor student progress, provide personalized support, and build strong relationships between staff and students.

Beyond its rigorous core curriculum, Wayzata West offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These offerings are designed to encourage student engagement, leadership, and personal growth outside the classroom. The school maintains a strong partnership with the surrounding community and prioritizes technology integration and innovative teaching methods to prepare students for the challenges of modern secondary education. Its focus on balancing high academic expectations with social-emotional well-being makes it a cornerstone of the Wayzata educational experience.

836

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAYZATA WEST MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	516
Hispanic	52
Black	67
Asian	151
Two or More	49
American Indian	1

White
516 (61.7%)
Asian
151 (18.1%)
Black
67 (8.0%)
Hispanic
52 (6.2%)
Two or More
49 (5.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)745-6400
Website:	http://www.wayzataschools.org/wms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	836
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 6 322

Grade 7 268

Grade 8 246