FRANK WARD STRONG SCHOOL

Frank Ward Strong School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Regional School District 13 school district, located in Durham, CT with about 287 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th 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 28 teachers, Frank Ward Strong 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.

Frank Ward Strong School, located in Durham, Connecticut, serves as a middle school for students in grades 7 and 8 within Regional School District 13. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students intellectually while also addressing their social and emotional development during these formative adolescent years.

In addition to its core academic program, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and arts programs. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and personalized instruction, Frank Ward Strong School aims to cultivate responsible, lifelong learners who are prepared for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

For more information, contact Frank Ward Strong School at (860) 349-7222 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

191 Main Street
Durham, CT 06422
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FRANK WARD STRONG SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Durham, CT with about 287 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
287
Teachers:
28.9
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
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 287 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FRANK WARD STRONG SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
88.9%
Hispanic/Latino
6.3%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.