Dolan School

www.stamfordpublicschools.org/dolan-middle-school

611 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dolan Middle School, located on Toms Road in Stamford, Connecticut, serves as a prominent public middle school within the Stamford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and rigorous academic environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. By offering a diverse curriculum that bridges the transition from elementary school to high school, Dolan focuses on preparing its students to be responsible, engaged citizens in a global society.

Beyond its core academic program, Dolan Middle School emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, providing a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and enrichment opportunities designed to meet the unique interests of its student body. The school prides itself on its strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between students, faculty, and families to create a supportive learning atmosphere. With a mission rooted in excellence and equity, Dolan strives to empower every student to reach their full potential through personalized instruction and a commitment to continuous improvement.

611

Total Students

68.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dolan School
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	332
Black	95
Asian	19
Two or More	24

Hispanic
332 (54.3 %)
White
141 (23.1 %)
Black
95 (15.5 %)
Two or More
24 (3.9 %)
Asian
19 (3.1 %)

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:	Stamford School District
Phone:	(203)977-4441
Website:	http://www.stamfordpublicschools.org/dolan-middle-school
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 6 186

Grade 7 213

Grade 8 212