Coleytown Middle School (Closed 2021)

255 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Coleytown Middle School served 456 students in grades 6-8.
Coleytown Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 71% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 73% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Coleytown Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
456 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
Overall Testing Rank
#110 out of 940 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
6%
28%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
81%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.34
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Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coleytown Middle School's ranking?
Coleytown Middle School is ranked #110 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Coleytown Middle School?
456 students attend Coleytown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Coleytown Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coleytown Middle School?
Coleytown Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Coleytown Middle School offer ?
Coleytown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Coleytown Middle School part of?
Coleytown Middle School is part of Westport School District.

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