Rochambeau Middle School

www.region15.org/rms

412 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rochambeau Middle School, located in Southbury, Connecticut, serves as a key academic institution within Region 15 Public Schools. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment for students in grades 6 through 8. Its educational philosophy emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing high academic expectations with social-emotional growth to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, Rochambeau Middle School offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, music ensembles, and various student-led clubs. These opportunities are designed to encourage student engagement, leadership, and personal interest exploration. By maintaining a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the surrounding Southbury community, the school cultivates a collaborative culture focused on academic excellence, inclusivity, and responsible citizenship.

412

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rochambeau Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	38
Black	12
Asian	20
Two or More	22

White
320 (77.7%)
Hispanic
38 (9.2%)
Two or More
22 (5.3%)
Asian
20 (4.9%)
Black
12 (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:	Regional School District 15
Phone:	(203)264-2711
Website:	http://www.region15.org/rms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 6 145

Grade 7 139

Grade 8 128