Serving 593 students in grades 5-8, Wamsutta Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wamsutta Middle School serves the eastern part of Attleboro, MA, covering an area of approximately 10 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wamsutta Middle School's student population of 593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
593 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wamsutta Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wamsutta Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#966 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wamsutta Middle School's ranking?
Wamsutta Middle School is ranked #966 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Wamsutta Middle School often compared to?
Wamsutta Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cyril K. Brennan Middle School, Robert J. Coelho Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Wamsutta Middle School?
593 students attend Wamsutta Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Wamsutta Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wamsutta Middle School?
Wamsutta Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wamsutta Middle School offer ?
Wamsutta Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wamsutta Middle School part of?
Wamsutta Middle School is part of Attleboro School District.
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