Wellesley Middle

922 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

922

Total Students

104.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wellesley Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	580
Hispanic	57
Black	40
Asian	157
Two or More	88

White
580 (62.9 %)
Asian
157 (17.0 %)
Two or More
88 (9.5 %)
Hispanic
57 (6.2 %)
Black
40 (4.3 %)

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:	Wellesley
Phone:	(781)446-6235
Website:	http://wellesleyps.org/wms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	922
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
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 6 297

Grade 7 306

Grade 8 319