Griswold Middle School

griswold.k12.ct.us/index.cfm?Menu=300&Id=121

529 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Griswold Middle School, located at 211 Slater Avenue in Griswold, Connecticut, serves as a central hub for student development in the region. As part of the Griswold Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school focuses on a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various enrichment opportunities.

Beyond its academic offerings, Griswold Middle School places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school maintains an active website that keeps parents and students informed about daily operations, extracurricular activities, and district policies. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, the school strives to prepare its students to become responsible, engaged citizens while equipping them with the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

529

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Griswold Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	68
Black	17
Asian	11
Two or More	39
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
390 (73.7%)
Hispanic
68 (12.9%)
Two or More
39 (7.4%)
Black
17 (3.2%)
Asian
11 (2.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
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:	Griswold School District
Phone:	(860)376-7630
Website:	http://griswold.k12.ct.us/index.cfm?Menu=300&Id=121
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 5 131

Grade 6 145

Grade 7 139

Grade 8 114