Carl C. Cutler 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
511 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
44 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
58%
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)6%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)16%
27%
Black
(19-20)4%
12%
White
(19-20)61%
52%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)11%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
30%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Carl C. Cutler Middle School?
511 students attend Carl C. Cutler Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Carl C. Cutler Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Carl C. Cutler Middle School offer ?
Carl C. Cutler Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Carl C. Cutler Middle School part of?
Carl C. Cutler Middle School is part of Groton School District.
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