Catherine M. McGee Middle School

www.berlinschools.org

595 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Catherine M. McGee Middle School, located at 899 Norton Rd. in Berlin, Connecticut, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the Berlin Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and challenging learning environment that addresses the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in the middle grades. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to develop into responsible and engaged members of their community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school emphasizes the importance of collaboration between educators, students, and families to drive student success. The administration and faculty utilize the district’s official website to maintain transparency, offering resources for parents and updates on school initiatives. Through its commitment to excellence and a focus on both character and academic achievement, Catherine M. McGee Middle School plays a pivotal role in the educational development of the Berlin community.

595

Total Students

52.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Catherine M. McGee Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	453
Hispanic	77
Black	13
Asian	33
Two or More	19

White
453 (76.1%)
Hispanic
77 (12.9%)
Asian
33 (5.5%)
Two or More
19 (3.2%)
Black
13 (2.2%)

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:	Berlin School District
Phone:	(860)828-0323
Website:	http://www.berlinschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 6 198

Grade 7 205

Grade 8 192