Swift Middle School

www.watertownps.org

584 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Swift Middle School, located at 250 Colonial Street in Oakville, Connecticut, serves as a key educational institution within the Watertown Public School district. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of early adolescents, typically bridging the gap between elementary and high school education by providing a structured academic environment designed to foster both intellectual and personal growth.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Watertown Public Schools system, emphasizing a commitment to comprehensive learning and community engagement. By utilizing the district’s official website, parents and students can access information regarding the school's curriculum, extracurricular offerings, and administrative resources, reflecting the district’s dedication to transparency and academic excellence within the Oakville and Watertown communities.

584

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swift Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	458
Hispanic	76
Black	21
Asian	7
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

White
458 (78.7 %)
Hispanic
76 (13.1 %)
Black
21 (3.6 %)
Two or More
18 (3.1 %)
Asian
7 (1.2 %)
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:	Watertown School District
Phone:	(860)945-4830
Website:	http://www.watertownps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 6 192

Grade 7 187

Grade 8 205