Frank Ward Strong School
Tel:
(860) 349-7222
Frank Ward Strong School serves 287 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Frank Ward Strong 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Frank Ward Strong School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Frank Ward Strong School's student population of 287 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 287 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Frank Ward Strong School is ranked within the top 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Frank Ward Strong School is 0.21, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #349 out of 951 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 25% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 89% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Regional School District 13 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Frank Ward Strong School is Coginchaug Regional High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Woodrow Wilson Middle School (4.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Frederick Brewster School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Durham Coginchaug Regional High School Grades: 9-12 | 532 students
0.4 miles
135 Pickett Ln.
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7215 0.4 9-12 532 - Durham Frederick Brewster School Grades: PK-3 | 263 students
1.2 miles
126 Tuttle Rd.
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7227 1.2 PK-3 263 - Middlefield Middlefield Memorial School Grades: 4-6 | 330 students
3.2 miles
124 Hubbard St.
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 349-7235 3.2 4-6 330 - Middletown Wesley School Grades: K-5 | 241 students
3.4 miles
10 Wesleyan Hills Rd.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-0381 3.4 K-5 241 - Middletown Vinal Technical High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 440 students
3.6 miles
60 Daniels St.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-7100 3.6 9-12 440
School Reviews
| 5 All the kids at my school (Strong) have so much to do, in academic programs, there is Drama, Basketball, Softball, Baseball, Soccer, Cross Country and so on. We have Music two times a week as well as art and gym and tech. ed or health. In the Inter-graded Day or ID program awards are given out for the school values they are Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Responsibility and Courage. The school is very clean and the lunches are very good. The teachers are patient and nice but they get their job done. (teaching) My parents are usually involved in many activities such as helping out at the dances and being group leaders on field trips, parents are usually involved in my school life. I would recommend this school for any maturing "teen" - Posted by Student/Alumni - www.s |
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