Albert D. Griswold Middle School

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Rating

Top 30%

Albert D. Griswold Middle School serves 610 students in grades 6-8.

Albert D. Griswold Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 610 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Albert D. Griswold Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Albert D. Griswold Middle School's student population of 610 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

610 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Albert D. Griswold Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Albert D. Griswold Middle School is 0.62, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#215 out of 957 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Albert D. Griswold Middle School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

55%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Albert D. Griswold Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

70%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Albert D. Griswold Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

29%

Hispanic

11%

28%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Albert D. Griswold Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

13%

White

54%

50%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Albert D. Griswold Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.62

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of Albert D. Griswold Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

17%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Albert D. Griswold Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Albert D. Griswold Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Rocky Hill School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Albert D. Griswold Middle School's ranking?

Albert D. Griswold Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend Albert D. Griswold Middle School?

610 students attend Albert D. Griswold Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Albert D. Griswold Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Albert D. Griswold Middle School?

Albert D. Griswold Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Albert D. Griswold Middle School offer ?

Albert D. Griswold Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Albert D. Griswold Middle School part of?

Albert D. Griswold Middle School is part of Rocky Hill School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (Early Dismissal) Pending Snow Days

June 12, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 610 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education