Worcester East Middle
740 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
740
Total Students
53.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 159 |
| Hispanic | 401 |
| Black | 131 |
| Asian | 26 |
| Two or More | 22 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic401 (54.2 %)
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White159 (21.5 %)
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Black131 (17.7 %)
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Asian26 (3.5 %)
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Two or More22 (3.0 %)
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American Indian1 (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: | Worcester |
| Phone: | (508)799-3430 |
| Website: | http://worcesterschools.org/school/worcester-east-middle-school/ |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 740 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 53.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
348
Grade 8
392
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 348 |
| Grade 8 | 392 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 360 | 48.6% |
| Male | 380 | 51.4% |
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