Eli Terry Junior Middle School serves 314 students in grades 6-8.
Eli Terry Junior Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eli Terry Junior Middle School's student population of 314 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Eli Terry Junior Middle School is ranked within the top 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 Eli Terry Junior Middle School is 0.29, 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
#360 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
14%
28%

Black
n/a
13%

White
83%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Eli Terry Junior Middle School's ranking?
Eli Terry Junior Middle School is ranked #360 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Eli Terry Junior Middle School?
314 students attend Eli Terry Junior Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Eli Terry Junior Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eli Terry Junior Middle School?
Eli Terry Junior Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Eli Terry Junior Middle School offer ?
Eli Terry Junior Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Eli Terry Junior Middle School part of?
Eli Terry Junior Middle School is part of Plymouth School District.
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