Smith Middle School

sites.google.com/a/glastonburyus.org/sms/

853 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Smith Middle School, located at 216 Addison Road in Glastonbury, Connecticut, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Glastonbury Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive and challenging learning environment that addresses the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous academic curricula with social-emotional growth to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond.

Beyond core academic subjects, Smith Middle School offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These programs are designed to encourage student engagement, leadership, and personal exploration. By maintaining a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the surrounding community, the school aims to cultivate a supportive culture that promotes academic excellence, character development, and a lifelong passion for learning.

853

Total Students

77.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smith Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	541
Hispanic	115
Black	27
Asian	113
Two or More	54

White
541 (63.6 %)
Hispanic
115 (13.5 %)
Asian
113 (13.3 %)
Two or More
54 (6.4 %)
Black
27 (3.2 %)

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:	Glastonbury School District
Phone:	(860)652-7040
Website:	http://sites.google.com/a/glastonburyus.org/sms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	853
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 4

Grade 7 420

Grade 8 429