WAYZATA CENTRAL MIDDLE

www.wayzataschools.org/cms

1,502 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wayzata Central Middle School, located in Plymouth, Minnesota, is a prominent institution within the highly-regarded Wayzata Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for maintaining a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of essential life skills. The school is committed to preparing its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, fostering an atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a blend of core academic subjects, elective opportunities, and enrichment programs.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Central Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student well-being. The school promotes a culture of inclusivity and support, offering numerous extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that allow students to explore their interests and build meaningful social connections. By focusing on the "whole child," the school aims to create a safe and engaging learning environment where students feel supported as they navigate the critical transition years of early adolescence.

1,502

Total Students

82.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAYZATA CENTRAL MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	791
Hispanic	71
Black	123
Asian	425
Two or More	90
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
791 (52.7 %)
Asian
425 (28.3 %)
Black
123 (8.2 %)
Two or More
90 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
71 (4.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)745-6000
Website:	http://www.wayzataschools.org/cms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
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 6 508

Grade 7 507

Grade 8 487