Middle Schools in Wayland

Summary:

Wayland, Massachusetts is home to a single outstanding middle school, Wayland Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. This school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance that far exceeds state averages.

Wayland Middle School is ranked 3rd out of 484 Massachusetts middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year and has been in the top 11 for the past 3 years. It is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate outstanding proficiency on MCAS assessments, with 77.25% proficient or better in English Language Arts, 78.37% in Mathematics, 83.17% in Science, and 82.13% in Civics. These scores are significantly higher than the state averages. Additionally, the school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 11.2 to 1, indicating a strong focus on individualized attention and support.

As part of the highly-ranked Wayland school district, which is ranked 9th out of 348 districts in Massachusetts, Wayland Middle School is an exceptional educational institution that is delivering outstanding results for its students. The school's consistent top rankings, exceptional academic performance, and focus on individualized attention suggest a strong commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

District Detail

41 Cochituate Rd
Wayland, MA 01778-2018

(508) 358-3774

SchoolDigger Rank:
9^th of 348 Massachusetts districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,701

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)		MCAS Next Generation Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Civics 8th Grade	Total
Wayland Middle School	Public	6-8	201 Main Street	Wayland	01778	Middlesex County	Wayland	No	No	No	No	(508) 358-3801	662	59	11.2		475 (71.8%)	26 (3.9%)	40 (6.0%)	80 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.0%)	97.3	3^rd of 484 public middle schools	99.4%		96.7	10^th of 493 public middle schools	98.0%	7	71.4	74.7	85.7	77.3	78.6	78.6	77.9	78.4	83.2	83.2	82.1	$21,767

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Natick	1.61 mi	7	53^rd
Weston	2.29 mi	5	6^th
Wellesley	2.37 mi	9	7^th
Framingham	2.72 mi	14	306^th
Christa McAuliffe Charter School	2.87 mi	1	225^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.