WILLIAM J. JOHNSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

William J. Johnston Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Colchester School District school district, located in Colchester, CT with about 571 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 49 teachers, William J. Johnston Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

William J. Johnston Middle School, located in Colchester, Connecticut, serves as the primary middle school for the local district, typically educating students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Colchester Public Schools system, the institution focuses on fostering academic growth while supporting the social and emotional development of early adolescents. The school is committed to providing a structured yet engaging environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by offering a diverse curriculum, extracurricular activities, and a range of support services tailored to the needs of the middle school age group.

The school emphasizes community involvement and partnership with families to ensure student success. By utilizing its location at 360 Norwich Ave, the school maintains close ties with the surrounding Colchester community, often integrating local resources into its educational programs. For parents, students, and community members looking for detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, faculty contacts, or district-wide initiatives, the official website at http://www.colchesterct.org serves as the central hub for all relevant school-related news and administrative resources.

For more information, contact William J. Johnston Middle School at (860) 537-2313 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.