Ansonia Middle School

www.ansonia.org/schools/middle/middle.asp

560 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ansonia Middle School, located at 115 Howard Avenue in Ansonia, Connecticut, serves as a key educational hub for students in the local community. As part of the Ansonia Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development characteristic of the middle school years. The school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging personal responsibility and intellectual growth.

Beyond academics, Ansonia Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the holistic development of its student body. The school’s digital presence through the district website serves as a primary resource for parents and students to access information regarding academic policies, extracurricular opportunities, and school events. By maintaining a focus on consistent communication and educational excellence, the school strives to create a supportive climate that reflects the values and needs of the Ansonia community.

560

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ansonia Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	290
Black	121
Asian	7
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
290 (51.8%)
Black
121 (21.6%)
White
118 (21.1%)
Two or More
22 (3.9%)
Asian
7 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ansonia School District
Phone:	(203)736-5070
Website:	http://www.ansonia.org/schools/middle/middle.asp
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 164

Grade 7 187

Grade 8 209