David Wooster Middle School serves 602 students in grades 7-8.
David Wooster Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David Wooster Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
David Wooster Middle School's student population of 602 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
David Wooster Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of David Wooster Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#694 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
36%
28%
Black
27%
13%
White
30%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 David Wooster Middle School's ranking?
David Wooster Middle School is ranked #694 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are David Wooster Middle School often compared to?
David Wooster Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harry B. Flood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend David Wooster Middle School?
602 students attend David Wooster Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of David Wooster Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Wooster Middle School?
David Wooster Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does David Wooster Middle School offer ?
David Wooster Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is David Wooster Middle School part of?
David Wooster Middle School is part of Stratford School District.
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