Schaghticoke Middle School

23 Hipp Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 810 students in grades 6-8, Schaghticoke 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 28% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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: 810 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Schaghticoke Middle School's student population of 810 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
810 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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School Rankings

Schaghticoke 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 Schaghticoke 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#537 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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28%
39%
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47%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
22%
29%
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Black
5%
13%
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White
66%
49%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart display the diversity score of Schaghticoke Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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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 Schaghticoke Middle School's ranking?
Schaghticoke Middle School is ranked #537 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Schaghticoke Middle School?
810 students attend Schaghticoke Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Schaghticoke Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schaghticoke Middle School?
Schaghticoke Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Schaghticoke Middle School offer ?
Schaghticoke Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Schaghticoke Middle School part of?
Schaghticoke Middle School is part of New Milford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 810 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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