Old Saybrook Middle School

www.oldsaybrookschools.org

317 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Old Saybrook Middle School (OSMS), located at 60 Sheffield Street in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, serves as a vital component of the Old Saybrook Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and challenging academic environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. By maintaining a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

The school is known for its focus on student-centered learning and the integration of technology to enhance the educational experience. Beyond academics, Old Saybrook Middle School places a high value on cultivating a positive school culture, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and clubs that allow students to explore their interests outside the classroom. For more detailed information regarding their mission, faculty, and current school policies, families and community members can visit their official website at http://www.oldsaybrookschools.org.

317

Total Students

42.6

Full-Time Teachers

7.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Old Saybrook Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	44
Black	2
Asian	9
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	2

White
245 (77.3 %)
Hispanic
44 (13.9 %)
Two or More
15 (4.7 %)
Asian
9 (2.8 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Old Saybrook School District
Phone:	(860)395-3168
Website:	http://www.oldsaybrookschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 5 63

Grade 6 82

Grade 7 71

Grade 8 101