Dag Hammarskjold Middle School

106 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492

dhms.wallingford.k12.ct.us/

593 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dag Hammarskjold Middle School, located in Wallingford, Connecticut, serves students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Wallingford Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that promotes the social, emotional, and intellectual development of its diverse student body. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive range of core subjects, complemented by elective opportunities that encourage students to explore their personal interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the importance of community and character development through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs. By maintaining a focus on school spirit and student engagement, Dag Hammarskjold strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to participate actively in their own learning process. The school maintains strong lines of communication with parents and the broader Wallingford community to ensure a collaborative approach to student success and academic excellence.

593

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	132
Black	5
Asian	29
Two or More	31

White
396 (66.8%)
Hispanic
132 (22.3%)
Two or More
31 (5.2%)
Asian
29 (4.9%)
Black
5 (0.8%)

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:	Wallingford School District
Phone:	(203)294-3700
Website:	http://dhms.wallingford.k12.ct.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 6 211

Grade 7 197

Grade 8 185