East Lyme Middle School in Niantic, Connecticut on DonorsChoose

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About this school

East Lyme Middle School is a suburban public school in Niantic, Connecticut that is part of East Lyme Public Schools. It serves 716 students in grades 5 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.5:1. Its teachers have had 22 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 5 - 8

716 Students

75 Teachers

31 Society Rd

Niantic, CT 06357 View local requests

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East Lyme Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Kuvalanka

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East Lyme Middle School Demographics

27%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

22%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

East Lyme Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 18, 2026

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