School Overview
William J. Johnston Middle School, located in Colchester, Connecticut, serves as the primary middle school for the local district, typically educating students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Colchester Public Schools system, the institution focuses on fostering academic growth while supporting the social and emotional development of early adolescents. The school is committed to providing a structured yet engaging environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by offering a diverse curriculum, extracurricular activities, and a range of support services tailored to the needs of the middle school age group.

The school emphasizes community involvement and partnership with families to ensure student success. By utilizing its location at 360 Norwich Ave, the school maintains close ties with the surrounding Colchester community, often integrating local resources into its educational programs. For parents, students, and community members looking for detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, faculty contacts, or district-wide initiatives, the official website at http://www.colchesterct.org serves as the central hub for all relevant school-related news and administrative resources.
452
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William J. Johnston Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White367
Hispanic45
Black9
Asian8
Two or More23
  • White
    367 (81.2%)
  • Hispanic
    45 (10.0%)
  • Two or More
    23 (5.1%)
  • Black
    9 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    8 (1.8%)
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: Colchester School District
Phone: (860)537-2313
Website: http://www.colchesterct.org
Grade Range: 6th - 9th
Total Students: 452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 83
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18
Grades Taught
Grade 6 148
Grade 7 144
Grade 8 159
Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William J. Johnston Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6148
Grade 7144
Grade 8159
Grade 91
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William J. Johnston Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23151.1%
Male22148.9%