Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School

www.canterburypublicschools.org

213 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School is a public educational institution located in Canterbury, Connecticut, serving students in the surrounding community. As part of the Canterbury Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment designed to support the developmental and educational needs of students during their middle school years. The school emphasizes a commitment to fostering a positive learning culture that encourages both academic growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school integrates various resources and extracurricular opportunities to engage its student body. By maintaining a connection with the broader Canterbury Public Schools system, Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School works to prepare students for the transition to high school through a combination of classroom instruction and community-oriented initiatives. Families can find information regarding school policies, district news, and academic calendars on their official website.

213

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	27
Black	2
Asian	1

White
183 (85.9%)
Hispanic
27 (12.7%)
Black
2 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Canterbury School District
Phone:	(860)546-9421
Website:	http://www.canterburypublicschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 47

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 59