Brooklyn Middle School

www.brooklyn.schools.org

373 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Brooklyn Middle School, located at 119 Gorman Rd. in Brooklyn, Connecticut, serves as a central educational hub for students in the local community. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, social responsibility, and personal development during the critical middle school years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing both core academic subjects and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond academics, Brooklyn Middle School places a significant emphasis on community and student engagement. The school’s online presence highlights its commitment to transparent communication with families, providing resources, calendars, and updates to keep parents involved in their children's educational journey. Through a variety of programs and a supportive faculty, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, build positive relationships with peers, and contribute meaningfully to the school culture.

373

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brooklyn Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	49
Black	8
Asian	10
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
287 (76.9%)
Hispanic
49 (13.1%)
Two or More
18 (4.8%)
Asian
10 (2.7%)
Black
8 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Brooklyn School District
Phone:	(860)774-9153
Website:	http://www.brooklyn.schools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	373
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 5 106

Grade 6 95

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 80