SWIFT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Swift Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Watertown School District school district, located in Oakville, CT with about 669 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 55 teachers, Swift Middle 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.

Swift Middle School, located at 250 Colonial Street in Oakville, Connecticut, serves as a key educational institution within the Watertown Public School district. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of early adolescents, typically bridging the gap between elementary and high school education by providing a structured academic environment designed to foster both intellectual and personal growth.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Watertown Public Schools system, emphasizing a commitment to comprehensive learning and community engagement. By utilizing the district’s official website, parents and students can access information regarding the school's curriculum, extracurricular offerings, and administrative resources, reflecting the district’s dedication to transparency and academic excellence within the Oakville and Watertown communities.

For more information, contact Swift Middle School at (860) 945-4830 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

250 Colonial St.
Oakville, CT 06779-2008
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SWIFT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Oakville, CT with about 669 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
669
Teachers:
55.6
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
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 669 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SWIFT MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
83.9%
Hispanic/Latino
7.5%
Two or more races
3.1%
Black or African American
2.8%
Asian
2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

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.