Serving 393 students in grades 7-8, Ellington Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ellington Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Ellington, CT, encompassing approximately 34.6 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellington Middle School's student population of 393 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
393 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1786
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ellington Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellington Middle School is 0.46, which is less 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
#282 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellington Middle School's ranking?
Ellington Middle School is ranked #282 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Ellington Middle School often compared to?
Ellington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stafford Middle School, Mabelle B. Avery Middle School, Ellington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Ellington Middle School?
393 students attend Ellington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ellington Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ellington Middle School?
Ellington Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ellington Middle School offer ?
Ellington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ellington Middle School part of?
Ellington Middle School is part of Ellington School District.
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