East Hartford Middle School

777 Burnside Ave.
East Hartford, CT 06108

ehms.easthartford.org/

971 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East Hartford Middle School (EHMS), located at 777 Burnside Avenue in East Hartford, Connecticut, serves as a central hub for the town’s adolescent students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the East Hartford Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school utilizes a middle-level educational model designed to support the unique developmental needs of students as they transition from elementary school to the more complex environment of high school.

The school is characterized by its diverse student population and its emphasis on community engagement. EHMS offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities aimed at preparing students for future success in the East Hartford High School district. Through various initiatives, the school strives to promote inclusivity, student leadership, and academic achievement, while working closely with families and the surrounding community to maintain a supportive and safe learning environment.

971

Total Students

84.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Hartford Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	531
Black	301
Asian	31
Two or More	43
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
531 (54.7%)
Black
301 (31.0%)
White
58 (6.0%)
Two or More
43 (4.4%)
Asian
31 (3.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	East Hartford School District
Phone:	(860)622-5600
Website:	http://ehms.easthartford.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	971
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	562
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 6 308

Grade 7 342

Grade 8 321