Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy

prms.norwalkps.org/

644 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ponus Ridge Middle School, located at 21 Hunters Lane in Norwalk, Connecticut, is a dynamic public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Norwalk Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing core curriculum standards with social-emotional learning to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Ponus Ridge is recognized for its diverse extracurricular offerings and a commitment to community engagement. The school leverages its website as a central hub for communication, providing families with updates on academic programs, sports teams, and school events. By promoting inclusivity and collaboration among its faculty, students, and parents, Ponus Ridge Middle School strives to cultivate a safe, innovative, and encouraging atmosphere that helps each student reach their full potential.

644

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	400
Black	113
Asian	39
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

Hispanic
400 (62.1 %)
Black
113 (17.5 %)
White
72 (11.2 %)
Asian
39 (6.1 %)
Two or More
18 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Norwalk School District
Phone:	(203)847-3557
Website:	http://prms.norwalkps.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	644
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 6 201

Grade 7 212

Grade 8 231