WORCESTER EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Worcester East Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Worcester school district, located in Worcester, MA with about 821 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 64 teachers, Worcester East Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Worcester East Middle School (WEMS), located on Grafton Street, serves a diverse student body as part of the Worcester Public Schools district in Massachusetts. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while promoting the social and emotional growth of its students. With a focus on preparing middle-schoolers for the rigors of high school and beyond, the school integrates a variety of educational programs, extracurricular activities, and community-based initiatives designed to engage learners with different interests and academic needs.
The school places a strong emphasis on maintaining a supportive school culture, characterized by collaboration between educators, parents, and the broader Worcester community. Through its online presence and daily operations, WEMS highlights a dedication to clear communication and transparency, providing families with easy access to essential resources, school policies, and updates on academic progress. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a focus on student well-being, Worcester East Middle strives to be a pillar of stability and opportunity for the youth of the surrounding neighborhoods.
For more information, contact Worcester East Middle at (508) 799-3430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3430
http://wems.worcesterschools.org
WORCESTER EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Worcester, MA with about 821 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Worcester
- Total Students:
- 821
- Teachers:
- 64.03
- 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 821 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 51.2%
- White
- 20.8%
- Black or African American
- 17.9%
- Asian
- 6.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.