Ledyard Middle School

lms.ledyard.net/

535 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ledyard Middle School, located in Gales Ferry, Connecticut, serves as a central academic hub for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Ledyard Public Schools district, the school focuses on bridging the transition from elementary education to the more rigorous demands of high school. The campus is committed to fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its adolescent student body, preparing them to be responsible members of the Ledyard community.

Beyond its core curriculum in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, Ledyard Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities and elective programs designed to help students explore their interests. The school encourages a partnership between educators, families, and the community to enhance the learning experience. With a focus on modern educational standards, the school strives to integrate technology into the classroom while maintaining a culture of inclusivity, school spirit, and academic excellence.

535

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ledyard Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	358
Hispanic	86
Black	16
Asian	15
Two or More	52
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
358 (66.9%)
Hispanic
86 (16.1%)
Two or More
52 (9.7%)
Black
16 (3.0%)
Asian
15 (2.8%)
American Indian
7 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Ledyard School District
Phone:	(860)464-3188
Website:	http://lms.ledyard.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 6 175

Grade 7 196

Grade 8 164