WELLESLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Wellesley Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Wellesley school district, located in Wellesley, MA with about 1,128 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 104 teachers, Wellesley 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.
Wellesley Middle School (WMS), located at 50 Kingsbury Street in Wellesley, Massachusetts, is a prominent public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Wellesley Public Schools district, the institution is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and fostering a supportive community environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students while preparing them for the transition to high school, offering a wide array of core academic subjects, world languages, and elective programs that encourage personal growth and curiosity.
Beyond the classroom, WMS emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience by providing numerous extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and diverse student-led clubs. The school culture is anchored in values of respect, responsibility, and community engagement, striving to support the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. Through its official website, wellesleyps.org/wms, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources, updates on school events, and insights into their approach to student development and educational standards.
For more information, contact Wellesley Middle at (781) 446-6235 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wellesley, MA 02481
(781) 446-6235
http://wellesleyps.org/wms
WELLESLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Wellesley, MA with about 1,128 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wellesley
- Total Students:
- 1,128
- Teachers:
- 104.55
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,128 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WELLESLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.3%
- Asian
- 12.1%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.0%
- Black or African American
- 3.5%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.