Wayland Middle School serves 602 students in grades 6-8.
Wayland Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Wayland Middle School's student population of 602 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
602 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Wayland Middle School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Wayland Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 1644 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
7%

Hispanic
5%
23%

Black
7%
10%

White
66%
56%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayland Middle School's ranking?
Wayland Middle School is ranked #152 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Wayland Middle School?
602 students attend Wayland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Wayland Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayland Middle School?
Wayland Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wayland Middle School offer ?
Wayland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wayland Middle School part of?
Wayland Middle School is part of Wayland School District.
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