Macdonough School

66 Spring St.
Middletown, CT 06457
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 200 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Macdonough 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Macdonough School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Macdonough School's student population of 200 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Macdonough 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 Macdonough School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#543 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
39%
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40-44%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
21%
29%
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Black
27%
13%
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White
33%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
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Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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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 Macdonough School's ranking?
Macdonough School is ranked #543 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Macdonough School often compared to?
Macdonough Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Snow School, Spencer School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Macdonough School?
200 students attend Macdonough School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Macdonough School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macdonough School?
Macdonough School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Macdonough School offer ?
Macdonough School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Macdonough School part of?
Macdonough School is part of Middletown School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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