Serving 568 students in grades 6-8, Clark Lane Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clark Lane Middle School's student population of 568 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clark Lane Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clark Lane Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#393 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
3%
13%
White
74%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clark Lane Middle School's ranking?
Clark Lane Middle School is ranked #393 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Clark Lane Middle School often compared to?
Clark Lane Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ledyard Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Clark Lane Middle School?
568 students attend Clark Lane Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Clark Lane Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark Lane Middle School?
Clark Lane Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clark Lane Middle School offer ?
Clark Lane Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clark Lane Middle School part of?
Clark Lane Middle School is part of Waterford School District.
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