Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School serves 715 students in grades 6-8.
Joseph A. Depaolo 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School's student population of 715 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is 0.30, 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
#364 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
2%
13%
White
83%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School's ranking?
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is ranked #364 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School?
715 students attend Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School?
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School offer ?
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School part of?
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is part of Southington School District.
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