WAYZATA EAST MIDDLE

12000 RIDGEMOUNT AVE W
PLYMOUTH, MN 55441

www.wayzataschools.org/ems

609 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wayzata East Middle School, located in Plymouth, Minnesota, is one of three middle schools within the highly regarded Wayzata Public School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond. The campus serves as a bridge between elementary education and the district’s comprehensive high school, emphasizing both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development necessary for early adolescence.

Beyond its academic focus, Wayzata East offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive community where students are encouraged to explore their personal interests and develop leadership skills. With a strong emphasis on partnership between staff, students, and parents, Wayzata East Middle School consistently maintains a reputation for high achievement and a positive, structured learning environment.

609

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAYZATA EAST MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	362
Hispanic	31
Black	48
Asian	134
Two or More	32
American Indian	2

White
362 (59.4 %)
Asian
134 (22.0 %)
Black
48 (7.9 %)
Two or More
32 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
31 (5.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)745-6200
Website:	http://www.wayzataschools.org/ems
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 6 188

Grade 7 209

Grade 8 212