GIDEON WELLES SCHOOL
Gideon Welles School is a public middle school that is part of the Glastonbury School District school district, located in Glastonbury, CT with about 458 students. With about 37 teachers, Gideon Welles 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.
Gideon Welles School, located in Glastonbury, Connecticut, serves as a dedicated middle school for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Glastonbury Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development characteristic of the middle school years. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for high school, while also encouraging participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports that help students explore their interests and build a sense of community.
The school's philosophy centers on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to take intellectual risks and develop essential life skills like collaboration, critical thinking, and citizenship. By maintaining a focus on both instructional excellence and student well-being, Gideon Welles aims to provide a bridge between elementary education and the more demanding environment of secondary school. Through partnerships between faculty, families, and the wider Glastonbury community, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued and adequately challenged as they navigate their formative adolescent years.
For more information, contact Gideon Welles School at (860) 652-7800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Glastonbury, CT 06033-2571
(860) 652-7800
GIDEON WELLES SCHOOL is a public school in Glastonbury, CT with about 458 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Glastonbury School District
- Total Students:
- 458
- Teachers:
- 37.15
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 458 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GIDEON WELLES SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.8%
- Asian
- 11.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
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.