Lyme-old Lyme Middle School serves 270 students in grades 6-8.
Lyme-old Lyme Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (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 72% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lyme-old Lyme Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lyme-old Lyme Middle School's student population of 270 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lyme-old Lyme Middle School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Lyme-old Lyme Middle School is 0.27, 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
#175 out of 940 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
n/a
13%
White
85%
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
5%
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 Lyme-old Lyme Middle School's ranking?
Lyme-old Lyme Middle School is ranked #175 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Lyme-old Lyme Middle School?
270 students attend Lyme-old Lyme Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lyme-old Lyme Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyme-old Lyme Middle School?
Lyme-old Lyme Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lyme-old Lyme Middle School offer ?
Lyme-old Lyme Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lyme-old Lyme Middle School part of?
Lyme-old Lyme Middle School is part of Regional School District 18.
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