Serving 411 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 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellington Middle School's student population of 411 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ellington Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellington Middle School is 0.41, 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
#291 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
3%
13%
White
76%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellington Middle School's ranking?
Ellington Middle School is ranked #291 out of 942 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 Mabelle B. Avery Middle School, Ellington High School, Stafford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
411 students attend Ellington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ellington Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% 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 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ellington Middle School offer ?
Ellington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellington Middle School part of?
Ellington Middle School is part of Ellington School District.
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