MIDDLE GATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle Gate Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Newtown School District school district, located in Newtown, CT with about 362 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Middle Gate Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Middle Gate Elementary School, located at 7 Cold Spring Rd. in Newtown, Connecticut, serves as a vital cornerstone of the local educational community. As a public institution within the Newtown Public Schools district, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its dedication to building a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that every child reaches their full potential.
The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive education that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for creative expression and personal growth. By utilizing a variety of instructional approaches, Middle Gate strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a culture of kindness and respect. Through its active school community and collaborative atmosphere, Middle Gate Elementary remains focused on preparing its students to be thoughtful, responsible citizens and lifelong learners.
For more information, contact Middle Gate Elementary School at (203) 426-7662 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newtown, CT 06470-2600
(203) 426-7662
MIDDLE GATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Newtown, CT with about 362 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newtown School District
- Total Students:
- 362
- Teachers:
- 30.29
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 362 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MIDDLE GATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.