WATERTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Watertown Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Watertown school district, located in Watertown, MA with about 527 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 52 teachers, Watertown Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Watertown Middle School (WMS), located at 68 Waverley Avenue in Watertown, Massachusetts, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Watertown Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive, student-centered environment that promotes both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare middle-level learners for the challenges of high school and beyond, while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

The school’s philosophy centers on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, prioritizing a supportive culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and respect. Through its official website, WMS provides families with resources, updates on school events, and insights into its faculty and instructional programs. As a community-focused institution, Watertown Middle School strives to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application, ensuring that all students feel empowered and engaged throughout their middle school experience.

For more information, contact Watertown Middle at (617) 926-7783 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

68 Waverley Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
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WATERTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Watertown, MA with about 527 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Watertown
Total Students:
527
Teachers:
52.04
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 527 students

White
66.4%
Hispanic/Latino
14.4%
Asian
8.7%
Two or more races
4.9%
Black or African American
4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.