David Wooster Middle School

www.stratfordk12.org/o/wms

539 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

David Wooster Middle School, located at 150 Lincoln Street in Stratford, Connecticut, serves as a key educational institution within the Stratford Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to become responsible and engaged members of the local community.

In addition to its core academic programs, the school places a strong emphasis on student involvement and school culture. Through its website, the administration provides families with essential resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide communications. By promoting a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents, David Wooster Middle School strives to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

539

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for David Wooster Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	216
Black	163
Asian	11
Two or More	13
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
216 (40.1 %)
Black
163 (30.2 %)
White
132 (24.5 %)
Two or More
13 (2.4 %)
Asian
11 (2.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Stratford School District
Phone:	(203)385-4275
Website:	http://www.stratfordk12.org/o/wms
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 7 279

Grade 8 260