Irving A. Robbins Middle School

625 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Irving A. Robbins Middle School (referred to locally as "IAR") is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 7 and 8 in Farmington, Connecticut. Located at 20 Wolf Pit Road, the school is central to the town’s educational system, which is consistently recognized for its academic excellence and rigorous curriculum. The school fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes not only core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, and humanities—but also a variety of elective offerings, arts, and physical education programs designed to prepare students for the transition to Farmington High School.

Beyond its academic focus, IAR is known for promoting social-emotional growth and a strong sense of community. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including interscholastic athletics, music ensembles, and various student-led clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By maintaining high expectations and providing personalized learning opportunities, Irving A. Robbins Middle School strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique developmental needs of early adolescents.

625

Total Students

56.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Irving A. Robbins Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	77
Black	34
Asian	160
Two or More	42
American Indian	1

White
308 (49.5 %)
Asian
160 (25.7 %)
Hispanic
77 (12.4 %)
Two or More
42 (6.8 %)
Black
34 (5.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Farmington School District
Phone:	(860)677-2683
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 7 298

Grade 8 327