Westerly Middle School
697 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Westerly Middle School, located at 10 Sandy Hill Road in Westerly, Rhode Island, serves as a primary educational hub for the town’s adolescent students. As a key component of the Westerly Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional development of middle-grade learners. The school environment is structured to support a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies, while also providing opportunities for exploratory learning and extracurricular engagement.
Beyond its academic program, Westerly Middle School strives to foster a supportive community atmosphere that encourages personal growth and civic responsibility. The school emphasizes the development of critical thinking, collaboration, and technological literacy to prepare students for the challenges of their future academic careers. By integrating various student services and fostering a culture of inclusivity, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to succeed in a safe and structured learning environment.
Beyond its academic program, Westerly Middle School strives to foster a supportive community atmosphere that encourages personal growth and civic responsibility. The school emphasizes the development of critical thinking, collaboration, and technological literacy to prepare students for the challenges of their future academic careers. By integrating various student services and fostering a culture of inclusivity, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to succeed in a safe and structured learning environment.
697
Total Students
63.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 545 |
| Hispanic | 64 |
| Black | 7 |
| Asian | 20 |
| Two or More | 49 |
| American Indian | 11 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White545 (78.2 %)
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Hispanic64 (9.2 %)
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Two or More49 (7.0 %)
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Asian20 (2.9 %)
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American Indian11 (1.6 %)
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Black7 (1.0 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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: | Westerly |
| Phone: | (401)315-1601 |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 697 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 63.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 229 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 51 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
166
Grade 6
169
Grade 7
165
Grade 8
197
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 166 |
| Grade 6 | 169 |
| Grade 7 | 165 |
| Grade 8 | 197 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 338 | 48.5% |
| Male | 359 | 51.5% |
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