Ellington Middle School
Ellington Middle School serves 449 students in grades 7-8.
Ellington 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%) for the 2018-19 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 Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Ellington Middle School's student population of 449 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ellington Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Ellington Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#374 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
3%
25%
Black
3%
13%
White
83%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
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