Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bielefield 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bielefield School serves the eastern part of Middletown, CT, covering an area of approximately 15.2 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bielefield School's student population of 251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
251 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bielefield 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 Bielefield School is 0.75, 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
#720 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
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)16.7%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
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 Bielefield School's ranking?
Bielefield School is ranked #720 out of 939 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Bielefield School?
251 students attend Bielefield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Bielefield School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bielefield School?
Bielefield School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bielefield School offer ?
Bielefield School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bielefield School part of?
Bielefield School is part of Middletown School District.
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