Haddam-Killingworth Middle School

hkms.rsd17.org

399 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Haddam-Killingworth Middle School (HKMS), located in Killingworth, Connecticut, serves as a key educational institution within Regional School District 17. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. By providing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

Beyond its core academic offerings, HKMS places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which serve to enrich the student experience and promote a well-rounded education. With a focus on creating a supportive climate, Haddam-Killingworth Middle School works closely with families and the local community to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive throughout their middle school years.

399

Total Students

40.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Haddam-Killingworth Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	25
Black	3
Asian	8
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
352 (88.2 %)
Hispanic
25 (6.3 %)
Two or More
10 (2.5 %)
Asian
8 (2.0 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Regional School District 17
Phone:	(860)663-1241
Website:	http://hkms.rsd17.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 6 152

Grade 7 107

Grade 8 140