Newtown Middle School

nms.newtown.k12.ct.us

593 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Newtown Middle School, located at 11 Queen Street in Newtown, Connecticut, serves as a central hub for the district’s middle-level learners. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through a blend of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that encourage both intellectual curiosity and personal growth.

The school places a strong emphasis on community and character development, aiming to prepare students for the demands of secondary education and beyond. By utilizing various digital resources and maintaining an active school portal, Newtown Middle School ensures that students, parents, and faculty stay connected throughout the academic year. The institution focuses on holistic development, striving to create a safe space where students can explore their interests, develop social-emotional skills, and achieve their full potential within a structured educational setting.

593

Total Students

54.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newtown Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	457
Hispanic	99
Black	15
Asian	11
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
457 (77.1%)
Hispanic
99 (16.7%)
Black
15 (2.5%)
Asian
11 (1.9%)
Two or More
9 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
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:	Newtown School District
Phone:	(203)426-7638
Website:	http://nms.newtown.k12.ct.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 7 300

Grade 8 293