Serving 491 students in grades 5-8, Griswold Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Griswold Middle School's student population of 491 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Griswold Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griswold Middle School is 0.41, 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
#571 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
3%
13%
White
76%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Griswold Middle School's ranking?
Griswold Middle School is ranked #571 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Griswold Middle School often compared to?
Griswold Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leonard J. Tyl Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Griswold Middle School?
491 students attend Griswold Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Griswold Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griswold Middle School?
Griswold Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Griswold Middle School offer ?
Griswold Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Griswold Middle School part of?
Griswold Middle School is part of Griswold School District.
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