John Winthrop Middle School
Tel:
(860) 526-9546
John Winthrop Middle School serves 322 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (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 77% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
John Winthrop Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
John Winthrop Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
John Winthrop Middle School's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 322 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
John Winthrop Middle School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Winthrop Middle School is 0.17, 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 | #202 out of 951 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 25% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 91% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Regional School District 04 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to John Winthrop Middle School is Valley Regional High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Westbrook Middle School (4.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Deep River Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Deep River Valley Regional High School Grades: 9-12 | 587 students
0.5 miles
256 Kelsey Hill Rd.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5328 0.5 9-12 587 - Deep River Deep River Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 275 students
1.9 miles
12 River St.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5319 1.9 K-6 275 - Centerbrook Essex Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 343 students
2.1 miles
108 Main St.
Centerbrook, CT 06409
(860) 767-8215 2.1 PK-6 343 - Chester Chester Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 205 students
2.8 miles
23 Ridge Rd.
Chester, CT 06412
(860) 526-5797 2.8 K-6 205 - Westbrook Westbrook High School Grades: 9-12 | 250 students
4.6 miles
156 Mcveagh Rd.
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6214 4.6 9-12 250
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