Coleytown Middle School

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464 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Coleytown Middle School, located in Westport, Connecticut, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Westport Public Schools district, the institution is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach to learning. The school focuses on fostering a supportive and challenging environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and the social-emotional development of its students during their transition from elementary to high school.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Coleytown Middle School emphasizes a holistic educational experience by offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school culture is characterized by a strong sense of community and partnership between educators, students, and families, all working together to promote a well-rounded educational foundation. With a focus on innovation and character development, Coleytown seeks to prepare its graduates to be responsible, engaged citizens in an increasingly globalized society.

464

Total Students

46.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coleytown Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	32
Black	13
Asian	37
Two or More	34

White
348 (75.0 %)
Asian
37 (8.0 %)
Two or More
34 (7.3 %)
Hispanic
32 (6.9 %)
Black
13 (2.8 %)

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:	Westport School District
Phone:	(203)341-1610
Website:	http://cms.westport.k12.ct.us/default/cms/cms.htm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 6 160

Grade 7 161

Grade 8 143