Scofield Middle School

www.magnetmiddle.org/

584 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Scofield Magnet Middle School, located in Stamford, Connecticut, is a public magnet school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As a magnet program, it draws a diverse student body from across the Stamford district, emphasizing a specialized curriculum designed to challenge students through a rigorous academic environment. The school is well-regarded for its focus on providing a structured, high-achieving atmosphere that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and personal responsibility.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Scofield is known for integrating technology into the classroom and fostering a strong sense of community through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. By promoting a philosophy of excellence and inclusivity, the school aims to prepare its middle schoolers for the transition to high school by developing their leadership skills and fostering an appreciation for lifelong learning. Its location on Scofieldtown Road serves as a central hub for students seeking an enriched educational experience within the Stamford Public Schools system.

584

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scofield Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	245
Black	49
Asian	54
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Hispanic
245 (42.0 %)
White
214 (36.6 %)
Asian
54 (9.2 %)
Black
49 (8.4 %)
Two or More
21 (3.6 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Stamford School District
Phone:	(203)977-2750
Website:	http://www.magnetmiddle.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	90

* 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 6 198

Grade 7 190

Grade 8 196