Avon Middle School

ams.avon.k12.ct.us/

461 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Avon Middle School, located at 375 West Avon Road in Avon, Connecticut, serves as a key component of the Avon Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students during their transition from childhood to adolescence. By emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its middle-level learners for the challenges of high school and beyond while encouraging them to become responsible, engaged members of the community.

The school’s culture is centered on providing a supportive atmosphere that challenges students to think critically and creatively. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing information on academic programs, extracurricular activities, and district initiatives. As part of a highly-rated school system in Connecticut, Avon Middle School places a strong focus on high standards, collaborative learning, and the holistic growth of its diverse student body.

461

Total Students

42.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avon Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	36
Black	26
Asian	92
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
287 (62.4%)
Asian
92 (20.0%)
Hispanic
36 (7.8%)
Black
26 (5.7%)
Two or More
17 (3.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Avon School District
Phone:	(860)404-4770
Website:	http://ams.avon.k12.ct.us/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 7 207

Grade 8 254