HILLSIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Hillside Intermediate School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Naugatuck School District school district, located in Naugatuck, CT with about 308 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th 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 21 teachers, Hillside Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Hillside Intermediate School, located at 51 Hillside Avenue in Naugatuck, Connecticut, serves as a key educational institution within the Naugatuck Public School District. Catering to students in the intermediate grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The facility serves as a transition point for young learners, providing a structured curriculum designed to bridge the gap between elementary and middle school expectations while encouraging students to develop foundational skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school places a strong emphasis on community and collaboration, encouraging active involvement from families and the local Naugatuck area to support student success. Beyond the classroom, Hillside Intermediate focuses on building a supportive school culture that emphasizes character development, responsibility, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning. By utilizing both traditional instructional methods and modern educational resources, the school strives to prepare its student body for the challenges of higher-level academics and to empower them to become contributing members of their community.

For more information, contact Hillside Intermediate School at (203) 720-5260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.