Cloonan School

www.cloonanms.org

447 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cloonan Middle School, located at 11 West North Street in Stamford, Connecticut, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community, catering to students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Stamford Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development necessary for early adolescence. The school prides itself on a diverse student body and a curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school through both core academic subjects and various elective offerings.

Beyond its academic program, Cloonan Middle School emphasizes community engagement and a supportive school culture. The school encourages parental involvement and offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs intended to help students explore their interests and build character. By utilizing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational resources, Cloonan strives to cultivate critical thinkers and responsible citizens who are ready to succeed in a global society.

447

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cloonan School
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	284
Black	78
Asian	21
Two or More	17

Hispanic
284 (63.5%)
Black
78 (17.4%)
White
47 (10.5%)
Asian
21 (4.7%)
Two or More
17 (3.8%)

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:	Stamford School District
Phone:	(203)977-4544
Website:	http://www.cloonanms.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 68

Grade 7 182

Grade 8 197