Wellesley Middle School

Wellesley Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
50 Kingsbury St,  Wellesley, MA
Wellesley Public Schools
3.0
3.7
1,008 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mark Ito
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
74%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
104
Full Time Teachers
104
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
23.5%
State Average
7.6%
Science
20.5%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
182:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
White
62.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17%
Two or more races
9.5%
Hispanic
6.2%
Black
4.3%

School Rankings

#12 Best Public MS in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Alum
5/13/2025
I felt very prepared for high school and college. I was so much better prepared than my peers when it came to writing and languages and math when I went to college. WMS helped prepare me for this. I hope to send my children here some day.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 10 Reviews
2.0 other
7/16/2024
After an amazing experience at Wellesley public schools for elementary school, I entered middle school optimistic and excited. However, I was incredibly disappointed to find that Wellesley Middle School did not at all live up to my expectations. Most teachers seemed disinterested in their work and i...
2.0 parent
3/27/2024
Expected the Wellesley schools to be great, and elementary school was pretty good. But middle school has been miserable. If your kid fits a certain profile, it might be a good place for them. But there are few options for those who don't fit the mold of a "typical" Wellesley kid.
5.0 parent
1/15/2018
My daughter love WMS very much even she only started from grade 8.
5.0 parent
9/24/2016
Moved to Wellesley in 2015. My daughter thrived in 8th grade. Awesome school with great teachers.

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Wellesley Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Wellesley, MA and is served by the Wellesley Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 1,008 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Wellesley Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wellesley Sr High School, Weston High School, Needham High School, and more. Learn more about what Wellesley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wellesley Middle School.

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