Rippowam Middle School

www.rippowamib.org/

725 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rippowam Middle School, located in Stamford, Connecticut, is a notable public institution recognized for its commitment to academic rigor and global citizenship. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is distinguished by its authorization as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. This framework integrates the Middle Years Programme (MYP) into the curriculum, which emphasizes inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and the development of students as well-rounded, culturally aware individuals prepared for the complexities of the modern world.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Rippowam places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school fosters a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages students to connect their studies to real-world issues through service-learning and collaborative projects. By blending the standard educational requirements of the Stamford Public Schools district with the holistic, interdisciplinary approach of the IB program, Rippowam Middle School aims to cultivate students who are not only academically proficient but also ethically responsible and globally minded.

725

Total Students

70.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rippowam Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	370
Black	125
Asian	28
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
370 (51.0 %)
White
184 (25.4 %)
Black
125 (17.2 %)
Asian
28 (3.9 %)
Two or More
15 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

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)977-5255
Website:	http://www.rippowamib.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	725
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 6 234

Grade 7 224

Grade 8 267