Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
876 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
School Overview
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School, located at 2 Tetlow Street in West Haven, Connecticut, serves as a dedicated transitional educational facility for students in grades 5 and 6. As part of the West Haven Public Schools district, the institution is designed to bridge the gap between elementary and middle school education. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that helps students navigate the academic and social challenges of early adolescence while preparing them for the more rigorous demands of the secondary school level.
Academically, Carrigan 5/6 emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum aligned with state standards, integrating core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs aimed at developing well-rounded individuals. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, Carrigan Intermediate School strives to provide a stable, collaborative atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic achievement for all students in the West Haven community.
Academically, Carrigan 5/6 emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum aligned with state standards, integrating core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs aimed at developing well-rounded individuals. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, Carrigan Intermediate School strives to provide a stable, collaborative atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic achievement for all students in the West Haven community.
876
Total Students
77.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 246 |
| Hispanic | 341 |
| Black | 197 |
| Asian | 49 |
| Two or More | 39 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic341 (38.9 %)
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White246 (28.1 %)
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Black197 (22.5 %)
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Asian49 (5.6 %)
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Two or More39 (4.5 %)
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American Indian3 (0.3 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
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: | West Haven School District |
| Phone: | (203)937-4390 |
| Website: | http://www.whschools.org |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 6th |
| Total Students: | 876 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 77.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 397 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 63 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
446
Grade 6
430
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 446 |
| Grade 6 | 430 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 423 | 48.3% |
| Male | 453 | 51.7% |
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