Tyrrell Middle School

www.tms.wolcottps.org/

498 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Tyrrell Middle School, located in Wolcott, Connecticut, serves as a primary educational institution for students in the middle grades within the Wolcott Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school. By emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility while participating in a variety of extracurricular activities and elective programs designed to explore diverse interests.

Beyond academics, Tyrrell Middle School places a strong focus on building a supportive school community. The administration and faculty strive to cultivate a positive culture where student achievement and character development go hand-in-hand. Through partnerships with families and the local Wolcott community, the school seeks to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, ensuring they have the tools necessary to succeed in a modern, global environment.

498

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tyrrell Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	99
Black	20
Asian	13
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

White
355 (71.3%)
Hispanic
99 (19.9%)
Black
20 (4.0%)
Asian
13 (2.6%)
Two or More
9 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Wolcott School District
Phone:	(203)879-8151
Website:	http://www.tms.wolcottps.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 6 155

Grade 7 159

Grade 8 184