Litchfield Middle School
Litchfield Middle School serves 146 students in grades 7-8.
Litchfield Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Litchfield Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Litchfield Middle School's student population of 146 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 146 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Litchfield Middle School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Litchfield Middle School is 0.21, 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 | #140 out of 951 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 25% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 89% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Litchfield School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Litchfield Middle School is Litchfield High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Wamogo Regional High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Litchfield Intermediate School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Litchfield Litchfield High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 285 students10
0.1 miles
14 Plumb Hill Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7530 0.1 9-12 285 - Litchfield Litchfield Intermediate School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 4-6 | 186 students10
0.2 miles
35 Plumb Hill Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7520 0.2 4-6 186 - Litchfield Center School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-3 | 295 students10
0.7 miles
125 West St.
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7510 0.7 PK-3 295 - Litchfield Wamogo Regional High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-12 | 522 students10
1.4 miles
98 Wamogo Rd.
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7410 1.4 6-12 522 - Morris James Morris School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 134 students10
4.1 miles
10 East St.
Morris, CT 06763
(860) 567-7420 4.1 PK-6 134
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