HAR-BUR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Har-Bur Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Regional School District 10 school district, located in Burlington, CT with about 767 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 71 teachers, Har-Bur 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.

Har-Bur Middle School, located at 26 Lyon Road in Burlington, Connecticut, serves as the primary middle school for the Region 10 School District, which encompasses the towns of Burlington and Harwinton. The school provides a transitionary educational environment for students in grades 5 through 8, focusing on academic rigor while fostering the social and emotional development characteristic of the middle school years. The curriculum is designed to balance core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective offerings intended to encourage student exploration and skill-building.

Beyond its academic programs, Har-Bur Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including intramural sports, arts programs, and various clubs, which aim to help students build confidence and develop interpersonal skills. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and prioritizing communication between staff, students, and parents, the school strives to prepare its learners for the academic and personal challenges they will encounter as they move forward into their high school education at Lewis S. Mills High School.

For more information, contact Har-Bur Middle School at (860) 673-6163 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.