Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy (2026 List)

About Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy

Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy is 21 Hunters Lane in West Norwalk. This school is for kids in grades 6 to 8. Total enrollment is 721 students. The student–teacher ratio is 12:1. Math proficiency is 17%. Reading proficiency is 31%. The gender mix is 49% female and 51% male. The school has a curious and active learning environment that encourages teamwork and exploration. The campus is modern and focused on hands-on learning, and the atmosphere is welcoming and stimulating. Students work with a curriculum that encourages creativity and technical skills in a suburban setting. Teachers tell students to ask questions and work together to solve hard problems in a variety of subjects. The school environment encourages students to do well and fosters a culture of constant curiosity and professional growth. This school gives students a lively place to hone their skills and get ready for what's to come. Most homes in the area cost between $600,000 and $1,100,000. Families like that the school focuses on building students' confidence through a variety of interactive learning activities. The academy wants to be one ofthe best middle schools in Connecticut.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%

Reading 31%

State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 31% in Reading.

54

Full-time Teachers

12 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

2

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

622

Total Students

$49860

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 9.65%

Asian 5.95%

Hispanic 65.11%

Black 15.92%

Two+ Races 3.05%

Native Am. 0.16%

White

9.65%

Asian

5.95%

Hispanic

65.11%

Black

15.92%

Two+ Races

3.05%

Native Am.

0.16%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 622

45.18%

281 Female

54.66%

340 Male

Student Population

622 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

207 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy Contact Information

Address

21 Hunters Lane, Norwalk, CT, 06850

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Phone

(203) 847-3557

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Website

http://prms.norwalkps.org/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy received high honors in 2025 for its project-based engineering curriculum, which has become a model for other Connecticut magnet schools. Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy students won first place in the 2026 regional robotics competition, advancing to the state finals. Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy expanded its digital arts laboratory in early 2026 to include professional-grade 3D printing and VR design tools.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of science labs are there at Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy?

Ans. Every day, the academy's modern science labs have special tools for doing hands-on experiments and technical research projects.

Q2. Does Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy have classes in coding?

Ans. Yes, the curriculum includes lessons in coding and computer science to help students learn important technical skills that they will need in the future.

Q3. Does Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy work with other groups in the area?

Ans. The school works with businesses and groups in the area to give students opportunities to learn in new ways and work on projects that are useful in the real world.

Q4. What is the library at Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy for?

Ans. The media center has a lot of digital and print resources that can help you learn and do research on STEAM topics.

Q5. Does Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy have art classes?

Ans. Students can learn new ways to solve problems by going to workshops that mix art and design with science and technology.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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