Martin Kellogg Middle School
Tel:
(860) 666-5418
Martin Kellogg Middle School serves 629 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (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 57% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Martin Kellogg Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Martin Kellogg Middle School's student population of 629 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 629 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
Martin Kellogg Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Martin Kellogg Middle School is 0.60, 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 | #484 out of 951 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 10% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 25% |
| Black | 5% | 13% |
| White | 59% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newington School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Martin Kellogg Middle School is Newington High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Batchelder School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Elizabeth Green School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Newington Elizabeth Green School Grades: PK-4 | 298 students
0.6 miles
30 Thomas St.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-3394 0.6 PK-4 298 - Newington Newington High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,287 student
0.6 miles
605 Willard Ave.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-5611 0.6 9-12 1,287 - Newington Anna Reynolds School Grades: PK-4 | 446 students
0.8 miles
85 Reservoir Rd.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 521-7830 0.8 PK-4 446 - West Hartford Wolcott School Grades: K-5 | 410 students
1.4 miles
71 Wolcott Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 561-2300 1.4 K-5 410 - West Hartford Conard High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,462 student
1.9 miles
110 Beechwood Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 231-5000 1.9 9-12 1,462
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