Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School

www.region18.org

270 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (LOLMS), located in the historic town of Old Lyme, Connecticut, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Regional School District 18. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school, emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and a well-rounded educational experience that balances core subjects with the arts and extracurricular enrichment.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on the social and emotional development of its students during their middle school years. By offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-learning opportunities, LOLMS encourages students to engage with their peers and the broader community. The school’s philosophy centers on preparing students to become responsible, inquisitive, and respectful citizens, all while maintaining the small-town, close-knit atmosphere that defines the Old Lyme area.

270

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	15
Asian	11
Two or More	14

White
230 (85.2 %)
Hispanic
15 (5.6 %)
Two or More
14 (5.2 %)
Asian
11 (4.1 %)

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:	Regional School District 18
Phone:	(860)434-2568
Website:	http://www.region18.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	40
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 6 89

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 96