Cross Street Intermediate School

www.crossst.naugatuck.k12.ct.us/

311 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Cross Street Intermediate School, located at 120 Cross Street in Naugatuck, Connecticut, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Naugatuck Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and middle school, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students to meet the challenges of higher grade levels while encouraging curiosity and collaboration among its diverse student body.

In addition to its core academic programs, Cross Street Intermediate School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. The school actively promotes a positive school culture through various initiatives, extracurricular activities, and communication efforts that ensure parents remain engaged in their children’s educational journey. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and specific district updates, community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.crossst.naugatuck.k12.ct.us/.

311

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cross Street Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	125
Black	38
Asian	9
Two or More	18

Hispanic
125 (40.2%)
White
121 (38.9%)
Black
38 (12.2%)
Two or More
18 (5.8%)
Asian
9 (2.9%)

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:	Naugatuck School District
Phone:	(203)720-5227
Website:	http://www.crossst.naugatuck.k12.ct.us/
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 5 153

Grade 6 158