Serving 282 students in grades 5-8, Pawcatuck Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 59% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 78% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)78%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
1%
13%
White
87%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Pawcatuck Middle School?
282 students attend Pawcatuck Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Pawcatuck Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Pawcatuck Middle School?
Pawcatuck Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pawcatuck Middle School offer ?
Pawcatuck Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Pawcatuck Middle School part of?
Pawcatuck Middle School is part of Stonington School District.
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