Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy

www.chelseaschools.com

451 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

The Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy, located at 180 Walnut Street in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is a specialized elementary school within the Chelsea Public Schools district. As the name suggests, the academy places a deliberate emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, aiming to foster critical thinking and technical literacy from an early age. The school serves a diverse student population, working to prepare them for the demands of a modern, technology-driven society through a curriculum that integrates hands-on learning with foundational academic skills.

Beyond its focus on STEM, the school is deeply rooted in the Chelsea community and is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all its students. By leveraging its resources and partnerships within the district, the Eugene Wright Academy provides a structured educational experience designed to spark curiosity and academic achievement. Interested parents and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, mission, and calendar by visiting the official Chelsea Public Schools website at [www.chelseaschools.com](http://www.chelseaschools.com).

451

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	392
Black	22
Asian	3
Two or More	3

Hispanic
392 (86.9 %)
White
31 (6.9 %)
Black
22 (4.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Chelsea
Phone:	(617)466-5240
Website:	http://www.chelseaschools.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
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 5 124

Grade 6 99

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 113