WAYNE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

6076 ONTARIO CTR RD
ONTARIO CENTER, NY 14520

www.wmwaynecsd.org

628 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Wayne Central Middle School, located in Ontario Center, New York, serves as a central hub for students in the Wayne Central School District. The school is committed to fostering an academic environment that supports the transition from elementary to high school, focusing on both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of early adolescents. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

The school places a strong emphasis on partnership between faculty, parents, and the surrounding Ontario community to enhance the learning experience. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding district policies, academic programs, and school events, ensuring that families remain engaged in their children’s educational journey. Overall, Wayne Central Middle School strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere that empowers students to reach their personal and academic potential.

628

Total Students

58.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAYNE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	566
Hispanic	25
Black	8
Asian	7
Two or More	22

White
566 (90.1%)
Hispanic
25 (4.0%)
Two or More
22 (3.5%)
Black
8 (1.3%)
Asian
7 (1.1%)

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:	WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)524-1080
Website:	http://www.wmwaynecsd.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	628
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 5 153

Grade 6 164

Grade 7 156

Grade 8 152

Ungraded 3