Serving 977 students in grades 6-8, Beman 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 20% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 977 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodrow Wilson Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Middletown school district, covering an area of approximately 42.4 square miles. Most families are within a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone edge being 3.7 miles and the furthest edge located 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beman Middle School's student population of 977 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
977 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beman Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#676 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beman Middle School's ranking?
Beman Middle School is ranked #676 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Beman Middle School often compared to?
Beman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank Ward Strong School, Coginchaug Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Beman Middle School?
977 students attend Beman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Beman Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beman Middle School?
Beman Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Beman Middle School offer ?
Beman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beman Middle School part of?
Beman Middle School is part of Middletown School District.
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