New Fairfield Middle School

www.newfairfieldschools.org/nfm/

492 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

New Fairfield Middle School, located at 56 Gillotti Rd. in New Fairfield, Connecticut, serves as a central hub for the town’s early adolescent learners. As part of the New Fairfield Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an educational environment that bridges the transition between elementary school and high school. The school places a strong emphasis on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world by offering a comprehensive curriculum tailored to the middle school years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, New Fairfield Middle School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs designed to cultivate well-rounded individuals. The school maintains a focus on community engagement and collaboration between staff, parents, and students to ensure a supportive atmosphere. By prioritizing both scholarly achievement and character development, the school strives to provide a robust foundation for all students as they navigate their formative years.

492

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Fairfield Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	344
Hispanic	101
Black	18
Asian	7
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

White
344 (69.9 %)
Hispanic
101 (20.5 %)
Two or More
20 (4.1 %)
Black
18 (3.7 %)
Asian
7 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	New Fairfield School District
Phone:	(203)312-5885
Website:	http://www.newfairfieldschools.org/nfm/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 6 155

Grade 7 178

Grade 8 159