Ledyard Middle School

lms.ledyard.net/

534 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ledyard Middle School, located in Gales Ferry, Connecticut, serves as a central academic hub for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Ledyard Public Schools district, the school focuses on bridging the transition from elementary education to the more rigorous demands of high school. The campus is committed to fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its adolescent student body, preparing them to be responsible members of the Ledyard community.

Beyond its core curriculum in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, Ledyard Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities and elective programs designed to help students explore their interests. The school encourages a partnership between educators, families, and the community to enhance the learning experience. With a focus on modern educational standards, the school strives to integrate technology into the classroom while maintaining a culture of inclusivity, school spirit, and academic excellence.

534

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ledyard Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	61
Black	17
Asian	19
Two or More	37
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	6

White
379 (71.0 %)
Hispanic
61 (11.4 %)
Two or More
37 (6.9 %)
Asian
19 (3.6 %)
Black
17 (3.2 %)
American Indian
15 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.1 %)

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:	Ledyard School District
Phone:	(860)464-3188
Website:	http://lms.ledyard.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 6 169

Grade 7 187

Grade 8 178