Serving 704 students in grades 6-8, Rippowam 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 14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rippowam Middle School serves the southeastern part of Stamford, CT, covering an area of approximately 9.8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rippowam Middle School's student population of 704 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
704 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Rippowam Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rippowam Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#766 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rippowam Middle School's ranking?
Rippowam Middle School is ranked #766 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Rippowam Middle School often compared to?
Rippowam Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turn Of River School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Rippowam Middle School?
704 students attend Rippowam Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Rippowam Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rippowam Middle School?
Rippowam Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rippowam Middle School offer ?
Rippowam Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rippowam Middle School part of?
Rippowam Middle School is part of Stamford School District.
In what neighborhood is Rippowam Middle School located?
Rippowam Middle School is located in the Turn Of River Newfield neighborhood of Stamford, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in Turn Of River Newfield.
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