Winthrop L Chenery Middle

www.belmont.k12.ma.us

1,371 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Winthrop L. Chenery Middle School, located in Belmont, Massachusetts, serves students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the Belmont Public Schools district, the institution is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, humanities, and world languages—with a variety of elective offerings, including music, art, and technology.

Beyond the classroom, Chenery Middle School fosters a supportive community environment aimed at the social and emotional development of its diverse student body. The school encourages extracurricular participation through numerous clubs, intramural sports, and performing arts opportunities. By prioritizing both intellectual growth and character development, Chenery seeks to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-prepared to contribute to their local community and beyond.

1,371

Total Students

87.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winthrop L Chenery Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	836
Hispanic	55
Black	50
Asian	290
Two or More	128
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
836 (61.4 %)
Asian
290 (21.3 %)
Two or More
128 (9.4 %)
Hispanic
55 (4.0 %)
Black
50 (3.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Belmont
Phone:	(617)993-5800
Website:	http://www.belmont.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	1,371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 5 354

Grade 6 348

Grade 7 306

Grade 8 363