Windham Middle School

wms.windhamps.org/o/wms

574 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Windham Middle School, located at 123 Quarry St. in Willimantic, Connecticut, serves as a key educational hub for the local community within the Windham Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its adolescent students, preparing them for the transition to high school and beyond. By focusing on a diverse curriculum and student engagement, the school aims to provide a supportive space where learners from various backgrounds can thrive and build foundational skills.

Beyond its academic core, Windham Middle School emphasizes the importance of community connection and student well-being. The school’s digital presence through its website serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and faculty, offering information on school policies, calendar events, and educational programming. As part of a district committed to educational equity, Windham Middle School works to cultivate a collaborative culture that encourages students to become active, responsible participants in their own learning process.

574

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Windham Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	457
Black	22
Asian	4
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

Hispanic
457 (79.6 %)
White
77 (13.4 %)
Black
22 (3.8 %)
Two or More
12 (2.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Windham School District
Phone:	(860)465-2351
Website:	http://wms.windhamps.org/o/wms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	403
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 6 186

Grade 7 185

Grade 8 203