Serving 202 students in grades 7-8, Carmen Arace 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 22% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carmen Arace Middle School's attendance zone is located in Bloomfield, CT, covering an area of 26.3 square miles that includes the entire school district. The typical drive to the school ranges from 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 6.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carmen Arace Middle School's student population of 202 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carmen Arace 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 Carmen Arace Middle School is 0.40, which is less 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
#734 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
14%
32%
Black
76%
12%
White
2%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carmen Arace Middle School's ranking?
Carmen Arace Middle School is ranked #734 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Carmen Arace Middle School often compared to?
Carmen Arace Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sage Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Carmen Arace Middle School?
202 students attend Carmen Arace Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Carmen Arace Middle School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carmen Arace Middle School?
Carmen Arace Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Carmen Arace Middle School offer ?
Carmen Arace Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carmen Arace Middle School part of?
Carmen Arace Middle School is part of Bloomfield School District.
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