HENRY H WELLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.brewsterschools.org

656 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Henry H. Wells Middle School, located in Brewster, New York, serves as a key educational institution within the Brewster Central School District. Catering to students in the middle school grades, the institution focuses on providing a supportive environment that facilitates the transition from elementary to high school. The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to challenge students while fostering intellectual curiosity, social-emotional development, and the essential skills needed for future academic success.

Beyond its core academic program, Henry H. Wells Middle School prioritizes a well-rounded student experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic opportunities. The school is committed to building a strong sense of community and partnership with parents, utilizing its digital platform to ensure transparent communication regarding school policies, events, and educational resources. By promoting inclusivity and character development, the school strives to prepare its student body to become engaged and responsible members of the broader Brewster community.

656

Total Students

75.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HENRY H WELLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	348
Black	22
Asian	12
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

Hispanic
348 (53.0%)
White
257 (39.2%)
Black
22 (3.4%)
Two or More
16 (2.4%)
Asian
12 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (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:	BREWSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)279-3702
Website:	http://www.brewsterschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 6 215

Grade 7 219

Grade 8 218

Ungraded 4