West Springfield Middle

31 Middle School Dr
West Springfield, MA 01089

897 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Springfield Middle School, located at 31 Middle School Drive in West Springfield, Massachusetts, serves as a central hub for the town's adolescent learners. As a key component of the West Springfield Public Schools district, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their middle grade years.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging personal growth and community involvement. Through its digital platform at [wsps.org](http://wsps.org), the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing access to resources, academic calendars, and information regarding district-wide initiatives. By emphasizing a collaborative culture and a commitment to student success, West Springfield Middle School aims to cultivate a supportive learning community for all its pupils.

897

Total Students

75.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Springfield Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	570
Hispanic	177
Black	34
Asian	72
Two or More	43

White
570 (63.6 %)
Hispanic
177 (19.8 %)
Asian
72 (8.0 %)
Two or More
43 (4.8 %)
Black
34 (3.8 %)

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:	West Springfield
Phone:	(413)263-3404
Website:	http://wsps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	897
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 313

Grade 7 289

Grade 8 295