Serving 888 students in grades 6-8, Pulaski 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 888 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pulaski Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pulaski Middle School's student population of 888 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
888 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pulaski 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 Pulaski Middle School is 0.52, 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
#925 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
67%
29%
Black
10%
13%
White
17%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
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 Pulaski Middle School's ranking?
Pulaski Middle School is ranked #925 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Pulaski Middle School often compared to?
Pulaski Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Slade Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Pulaski Middle School?
888 students attend Pulaski Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Pulaski Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pulaski Middle School?
Pulaski Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pulaski Middle School offer ?
Pulaski Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pulaski Middle School part of?
Pulaski Middle School is part of New Britain School District.
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