Serving 466 students in grades 7-8, Harry B. Flood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harry B. Flood Middle School serves the northern part of Stratford, CT, covering an area of approximately 9.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harry B. Flood Middle School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
466 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harry B. Flood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harry B. Flood Middle School is 0.67, 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
#696 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Flood Falcons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harry B. Flood Middle School's ranking?
Harry B. Flood Middle School is ranked #696 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Harry B. Flood Middle School often compared to?
Harry B. Flood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David Wooster Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Harry B. Flood Middle School?
466 students attend Harry B. Flood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Harry B. Flood Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harry B. Flood Middle School?
Harry B. Flood Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harry B. Flood Middle School offer ?
Harry B. Flood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harry B. Flood Middle School part of?
Harry B. Flood Middle School is part of Stratford School District.
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