TWO RIVERS MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL

Two Rivers Magnet Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Capitol Region Education Council school district, located in East Hartford, CT with about 663 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 62 teachers, Two Rivers Magnet Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Two Rivers Magnet Middle School, located in East Hartford, Connecticut, is part of the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) network of magnet schools. The school is specifically designed to provide an academically rigorous environment with a thematic focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By integrating hands-on learning experiences, inquiry-based projects, and real-world applications into their daily curriculum, the school aims to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students during their foundational middle school years.

Beyond its academic focus, Two Rivers emphasizes the importance of diversity and community. As a magnet school, it draws a diverse student body from various towns throughout the Greater Hartford region, creating a multicultural learning environment intended to prepare students for a globalized society. The school environment is characterized by collaborative partnerships between students, faculty, and families, all working together to maintain high expectations and support the social-emotional development of every learner within the CREC educational framework.

For more information, contact Two Rivers Magnet Middle School at (860) 290-5320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.