DOUGLAS WAYBRIGHT

Douglas Waybright is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Saugus school district, located in Saugus, MA with about 231 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Douglas Waybright has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The address and contact information provided correspond to the **Belmonte Middle School** (formerly the Belmonte STEAM Academy) located at 25 Talbot Street in Saugus, Massachusetts. As part of the Saugus Public Schools district, the facility serves as a primary educational hub for the community’s middle-grade students. The school is known for its focus on providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects, along with an increasing integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) initiatives designed to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond.

The school environment at Belmonte is centered on fostering a supportive community that prioritizes student growth, social-emotional learning, and academic excellence. By leveraging modern educational resources and a dedicated staff, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking and collaboration among its diverse student body. Families looking for specific details regarding school policies, calendars, or administrative updates can access the district's main website at http://www.saugus.k12.ma.us.

For more information, contact Douglas Waybright at (781) 231-5087 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.