John Wallace Middle School

www.npsct.org/

610 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

John Wallace Middle School, located at 71 Halleran Drive in Newington, Connecticut, serves as a key educational institution within the Newington Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students during the pivotal middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to become responsible, engaged members of their community.

The school’s philosophy emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the broader Newington community to support student success. Through its official website, the school provides parents and students with essential resources, including information on district policies, academic programs, and school events. John Wallace Middle School strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a strong foundation for their future academic endeavors.

610

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Wallace Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	154
Black	39
Asian	59
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
328 (53.8%)
Hispanic
154 (25.2%)
Asian
59 (9.7%)
Black
39 (6.4%)
Two or More
29 (4.8%)
American Indian
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:	Newington School District
Phone:	(860)667-5888
Website:	http://www.npsct.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 5 145

Grade 6 170

Grade 7 135

Grade 8 160