McDonough Middle School

www.hartfordschools.org/o/mcdonough/

301 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

McDonough Middle School, located at 111 Hillside Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut, serves as a significant educational institution within the Hartford Public Schools district. The school is notable for its close-knit integration with the local community and its long-standing partnership with Trinity College. This collaboration provides students with unique academic support, mentorship opportunities, and enrichment programs that extend beyond the traditional classroom setting, fostering a culture of academic rigor and personal growth.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its urban student population. By leveraging its resources and community ties, McDonough Middle School focuses on preparing students for high school success by emphasizing core academic competencies, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. Through its emphasis on community engagement and college-bound aspirations, the school remains a focal point for families in the Hartford area seeking a structured and collaborative educational experience.

301

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McDonough Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	244
Black	30
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
244 (81.1%)
Black
30 (10.0%)
White
19 (6.3%)
Two or More
4 (1.3%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Hartford School District
Phone:	(860)695-4260
Website:	http://www.hartfordschools.org/o/mcdonough/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 92

Grade 7 100

Grade 8 109