Serving 538 students in grades 7-8, David Wooster 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 18% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: David Wooster Middle School serves the southern part of Stratford, CT, encompassing an area of approximately 10.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 4.8 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
David Wooster Middle School's student population of 538 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
538 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
David Wooster 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 David Wooster Middle School is 0.69, 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
#683 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
44%
32%
Black
30%
12%
White
18%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #683 out of 939 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 41% CT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend David Wooster Middle School?
538 students attend David Wooster Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of David Wooster Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 5% 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 13:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is David Wooster Middle School part of?
David Wooster Middle School is part of Stratford School District.
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