Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School

www.easthaddamschools.org/nhrms/

378 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School, located in the scenic town of Moodus, Connecticut, serves as a central hub for students in the East Haddam School District. As a middle school, the institution is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the specific academic and social-emotional development of young adolescents. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of community, encouraging students to become active, responsible participants in their local environment.

The school is well-integrated into the broader East Haddam community, maintaining strong communication with families through its digital presence. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, engage in extracurricular activities, and build a solid foundation for their future secondary education at the high school level.

378

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	34
Asian	4
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
329 (87.0 %)
Hispanic
34 (9.0 %)
Two or More
10 (2.6 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	East Haddam School District
Phone:	(860)873-5081
Website:	http://www.easthaddamschools.org/nhrms/
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 4 71

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 88

Grade 8 74