JOSEPH A. DEPAOLO MIDDLE SCHOOL

Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Southington School District school district, located in Southington, CT with about 765 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 66 teachers, Joseph A. Depaolo 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.

Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School, located in Southington, Connecticut, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Southington Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare early adolescents for the rigors of high school while addressing their unique developmental needs.

Beyond the core academic subjects, DePaolo Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school provides a variety of clubs, athletic programs, and enrichment opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build meaningful connections with their peers. By maintaining a focus on character education and rigorous instruction, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become productive and thoughtful members of the Southington community.

For more information, contact Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School at (860) 628-3260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

385 Pleasant St.
Southington, CT 06489-2708
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JOSEPH A. DEPAOLO MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Southington, CT with about 765 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
765
Teachers:
66.55
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
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 765 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOSEPH A. DEPAOLO MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
82.7%
Hispanic/Latino
7.5%
Asian
3.8%
Two or more races
3.5%
Black or African American
2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

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.