Eastern Middle School vs. Central Middle School
Should I attend Eastern Middle School or Central Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Eastern Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 818 students in grades 6-8, Eastern Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 542 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
818 students
542 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#39 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#187 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
263
168
Grade 7 Students
257
176
Grade 8 Students
298
198
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
5%
% Hispanic
16%
21%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
64%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%