Leonard J. Tyl Middle School

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519 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Leonard J. Tyl Middle School, located in Oakdale, Connecticut, serves students in grades 5 through 8 as part of the Montville Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of young adolescents. By emphasizing core subjects alongside exploratory opportunities, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to become responsible, lifelong learners.

The school’s community-focused approach is supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and student organizations designed to help pupils discover their unique interests and talents. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, Leonard J. Tyl Middle School works closely with families and the broader Montville community to ensure that every student has access to the resources and support necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing educational landscape.

519

Total Students

44.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leonard J. Tyl Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	87
Black	34
Asian	32
Two or More	69
American Indian	5

White
292 (56.3%)
Hispanic
87 (16.8%)
Two or More
69 (13.3%)
Black
34 (6.6%)
Asian
32 (6.2%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)

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:	Montville School District
Phone:	(860)848-2822
Website:	http://www.montvilleschools.org/2/home
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 6 160

Grade 7 156

Grade 8 203