Schaghticoke Middle School

New Milford School District
23 Hipp Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
811 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Schaghticoke Middle School (SMS), located in New Milford, Connecticut, serves as a central hub for the town’s middle-grade education, typically housing students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the New Milford Public Schools district, the school focuses on bridging the transition from elementary school to high school by offering a structured environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the exploration of diverse interests through a comprehensive curriculum.

Beyond its core academic subjects, the school encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs designed to foster a sense of community and school spirit. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, students, and parents, Schaghticoke Middle School aims to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere that prepares its students for the rigorous expectations of the New Milford High School experience and beyond.
811
Total Students
72.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    532 (65.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    190 (23.4 %)
  • Black
    40 (4.9 %)
  • Asian
    29 (3.6 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: New Milford School District
Phone: (860)354-2204
Website: http://sms.newmilfordps.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 811
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 72.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 192
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 60

* 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 6 278
Grade 7 250
Grade 8 283
Gender Ratio