Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School serves 194 students in grades 5-8.
Dr. Helen Baldwin 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 20-24% (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 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School's student population of 194 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Helen Baldwin 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 Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School is 0.11, which is less 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
#580 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
n/a
13%
White
94%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School's ranking?
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School is ranked #580 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School often compared to?
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashford School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School?
194 students attend Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School?
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School offer ?
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School part of?
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School is part of Canterbury School District.
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