Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School

School Overview
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School, located at 2 Tetlow Street in West Haven, Connecticut, serves as a dedicated transitional educational facility for students in grades 5 and 6. As part of the West Haven Public Schools district, the institution is designed to bridge the gap between elementary and middle school education. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that helps students navigate the academic and social challenges of early adolescence while preparing them for the more rigorous demands of the secondary school level.

Academically, Carrigan 5/6 emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum aligned with state standards, integrating core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs aimed at developing well-rounded individuals. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, Carrigan Intermediate School strives to provide a stable, collaborative atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic achievement for all students in the West Haven community.
829
Total Students
78.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
Demographic Student Count
White188
Hispanic344
Black179
Asian60
Two or More56
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    344 (41.5%)
  • White
    188 (22.7%)
  • Black
    179 (21.6%)
  • Asian
    60 (7.2%)
  • Two or More
    56 (6.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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: West Haven School District
Phone: (203)937-4390
Website: http://www.whschools.org
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 829
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 78.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 397
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 63
Grades Taught
Grade 5 388
Grade 6 441

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
Grade Student Count
Grade 5388
Grade 6441
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female39547.6%
Male43452.4%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)