Walter C. Polson Middle School

www.polsonmiddleschool.org

520 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Walter C. Polson Upper Middle School, located in Madison, Connecticut, serves as a key educational institution for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Madison Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development necessary for early adolescence. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the support systems needed to transition successfully from elementary school to the high school level.

Beyond academics, Polson Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular engagement. The school offers a diverse range of activities, including athletic programs, music ensembles, and various clubs, which encourage students to explore their personal interests and build leadership skills. By maintaining a focus on character education and inclusive learning, Walter C. Polson aims to prepare its students to become responsible, inquisitive, and contributing members of the broader Madison community.

520

Total Students

55.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walter C. Polson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	441
Hispanic	40
Black	1
Asian	22
Two or More	13

White
441 (85.3 %)
Hispanic
40 (7.7 %)
Asian
22 (4.3 %)
Two or More
13 (2.5 %)
Black
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:	Madison School District
Phone:	(203)245-6480
Website:	http://www.polsonmiddleschool.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 6 167

Grade 7 168

Grade 8 185