Weddington Middle

wdms.ucps.k12.nc.us/

1,324 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Weddington Middle School, located in Matthews, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Union County Public Schools (UCPS) district. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school caters to students in grades 6 through 8, providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare adolescents for the transition to high school. The school is situated in a residential area, fostering a community-focused environment that emphasizes student development, parental involvement, and a commitment to high standards of excellence.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Weddington Middle School provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic teams, clubs, and arts programs, which aim to foster a well-rounded educational experience. The school leverages its affiliation with the broader UCPS district to provide resources and support systems that encourage student success, both in and out of the classroom. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active web presence, providing updates on academic calendars, school policies, and opportunities for involvement within the Wildcat community.

1,324

Total Students

65.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Weddington Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	770
Hispanic	101
Black	85
Asian	308
Two or More	58
American Indian	2

White
770 (58.2%)
Asian
308 (23.3%)
Hispanic
101 (7.6%)
Black
85 (6.4%)
Two or More
58 (4.4%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)296-6318
Website:	http://wdms.ucps.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 6 408

Grade 7 430

Grade 8 486

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Weddington Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	408
Grade 7	430
Grade 8	486

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Weddington Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	606	45.8%
Male	718	54.2%

Middle School 6th - 8th