Reed Intermediate School

ris.newtown.k12.ct.us

583 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Reed Intermediate School, located at 3 Trades Lane in Newtown, Connecticut, serves as a vital educational bridge for students in grades 5 and 6. As part of the Newtown Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment that addresses the unique developmental needs of pre-adolescent students. By focusing on both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, Reed Intermediate aims to transition students successfully from elementary school toward the more departmentalized structure of middle school.

The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a diverse array of subjects, while also emphasizing character development and community involvement. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources, faculty information, and updates on school events. Reed Intermediate prides itself on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and become responsible, active members of the Newtown community.

583

Total Students

49.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Reed Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	464
Hispanic	82
Black	16
Asian	13
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
464 (79.7%)
Hispanic
82 (14.1%)
Black
16 (2.7%)
Asian
13 (2.2%)
Two or More
6 (1.0%)
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)270-4880
Website:	http://ris.newtown.k12.ct.us
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 5 292

Grade 6 291