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Rippowam Middle School

381 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, CT, 06905

About Rippowam Middle School

Rippowam Middle School is a public middle school in Stamford, Connecticut. It serves students in grades 6 through 8. There are 675 students at the school, and there are 12 students for every teacher. This means that the classrooms are not too big, and students can get personal attention and work together. Rippowam Middle School has a full curriculum in social studies, science, math, and English language arts. The school also offers electives like music, visual arts, technology, and physical education to help students get a well-rounded education. Targeted academic support programs help students who need extra help meet proficiency standards. Stamford has a diverse student population, which is considered normal. Data on student performance shows that 14% of students are proficient at math and 35% are proficient at reading/ELA. This shows that students are good at reading and writing but need to work on their math skills. Funding per student meets Connecticut state standards and helps with both academic programs and extracurricular activities. Rippowam Middle School is a good choice for families in Stamford because it has a structured and supportive learning environment with both academic and enrichment opportunities.

Rippowam Middle School Contact Information

Address

381 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, CT, 06905

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Phone

(203) 977-5255

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 14%
Reading 35%
State average proficiency is 14% in Math and 35% in Reading.
55
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
675
Total Students
$49860
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 126 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rippowam Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:25 AM - 2:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:10 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.

Student Demographics

White 23.56%
Asian 3.56%
Hispanic 56.89%
Black 13.78%
Two+ Races 1.78%
Native Am. 0%
White
23.56%
Asian
3.56%
Hispanic
56.89%
Black
13.78%
Two+ Races
1.78%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 675
47.85%
323 Female
52.15%
352 Male

Student Population

675 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

225 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Students and staff at Rippowam Middle School recently took part in a fundraising event called the Raptor Dash, where participants ran through obstacle courses and competed in academic-themed challenges. The event raised money for school supplies, enrichment programs, and field trips, demonstrating strong student engagement and community support.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of clubs and activities are there at Rippowam Middle School?

Ans. Students can join sports teams, clubs for academics, arts programs, and groups for students.

Q2. Does the school have people who can help and give advice?

Ans. Yes, counselors help students plan their studies and grow as people.

Q3. Can students take on leadership roles?

Ans. There are roles for students on the student council, as peer mentors, and as leaders of clubs.

Q4: How does the school use technology to help students learn?

Ans. Digital tools and technology in the classroom help with teaching and working together.

Q5. Does Rippowam Middle School have events for the whole school?

Ans. There are assemblies, cultural events, and academic showcases all year long.

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
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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