Helen Keller Middle School

www.helenkellerps.org

297 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Helen Keller Middle School, located at 360 Sport Hill Rd. in Easton, Connecticut, serves as the primary middle school for the local community. The school is named after the renowned author and activist Helen Keller, who was a longtime resident of Easton, and it strives to uphold a commitment to academic excellence and inclusive education. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on providing a supportive environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, social-emotional development, and a sense of civic responsibility.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning by offering various extracurricular activities, arts programs, and athletic opportunities. The school community works closely with parents and the Easton public school district to ensure that students are well-prepared for the transition to high school. By blending traditional academic rigor with modern instructional practices, Helen Keller Middle School aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are equipped to engage thoughtfully with the world around them.

297

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helen Keller Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	27
Black	3
Asian	19
Two or More	9

White
239 (80.5 %)
Hispanic
27 (9.1 %)
Asian
19 (6.4 %)
Two or More
9 (3.0 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Easton School District
Phone:	(203)268-8651
Website:	http://www.helenkellerps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 90

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 110