Wamsutta Middle School serves 578 students in grades 5-8.
Wamsutta Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wamsutta Middle School's student population of 578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wamsutta Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Wamsutta Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#909 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
16%
22%
Black
7%
10%
White
64%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #909 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Wamsutta Middle School?
578 students attend Wamsutta Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wamsutta Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wamsutta Middle School?
Wamsutta Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wamsutta Middle School part of?
Wamsutta Middle School is part of Attleboro School District.
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