Ellington Middle School vs. Stafford Middle School
Should I attend Ellington Middle School or Stafford 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
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Stafford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Overview
Serving 411 students in grades 7-8, Ellington Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 353 students in grades 6-8, Stafford Middle 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 22% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
411 students
353 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#287 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#653 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
106
Grade 7 Students
203
127
Grade 8 Students
208
120
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
10%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
3%
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% White
76%
89%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%