Serving 488 students in grades 6-8, Leonard J. Tyl 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 29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leonard J. Tyl Middle School is 0.59, 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
#506 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
4%
13%
White
61%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leonard J. Tyl Middle School's ranking?
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School is ranked #506 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Leonard J. Tyl Middle School often compared to?
Leonard J. Tyl Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Griswold Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Leonard J. Tyl Middle School?
488 students attend Leonard J. Tyl Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Leonard J. Tyl Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leonard J. Tyl Middle School?
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Leonard J. Tyl Middle School offer ?
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leonard J. Tyl Middle School part of?
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School is part of Montville School District.
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