Middle Gate Elementary School

mgs.newtown.k12.ct.us

390 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

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.

390

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Middle Gate Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	60
Black	9
Asian	5
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
311 (79.7 %)
Hispanic
60 (15.4 %)
Black
9 (2.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)
Two or More
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newtown School District
Phone:	(203)426-7662
Website:	http://mgs.newtown.k12.ct.us
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 75