Nathan Hale-ray Middle School
Nathan Hale-ray Middle School serves 349 students in grades 4-8.
Nathan Hale-ray Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nathan Hale-ray Middle School's student population of 349 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nathan Hale-ray Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Nathan Hale-ray Middle School is 0.19, 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
#362 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
1%
13%
White
90%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Nathan Hale-ray Middle School?
349 students attend Nathan Hale-ray Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Nathan Hale-ray Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathan Hale-ray Middle School?
Nathan Hale-ray Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nathan Hale-ray Middle School offer ?
Nathan Hale-ray Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nathan Hale-ray Middle School part of?
Nathan Hale-ray Middle School is part of East Haddam School District.
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