John Wallace Middle School
John Wallace Middle School serves 676 students in grades 5-8.
John Wallace 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (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 64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
John Wallace Middle School's student population of 676 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 676 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
John Wallace Middle 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 John Wallace Middle School is 0.55, 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 | #447 out of 951 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 25% |
| Black | 7% | 13% |
| White | 64% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newington School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to John Wallace Middle School is Newington High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Martin Kellogg Middle School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is John Paterson School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Newington John Paterson School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 390 students10
0.2 miles
120 Church St.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4657 0.2 PK-4 390 - New Britain Chamberlain Elementary School Math: 11% | Reading: 26%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 492 students10
1.3 miles
120 Newington Ave.
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 832-5691 1.3 K-5 492 - Newington Ruth Chaffee School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 327 students10
1.3 miles
160 Superior Ave.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4687 1.3 PK-4 327 - New Britain Smith Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 548 students10
1.4 miles
142 Rutherford St.
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 223-1574 1.4 K-5 548 - New Britain Smalley Elementary School Math: 5% | Reading: 8%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 662 students10
1.9 miles
175 West St.
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 225-8647 1.9 K-5 662
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