Shepaug Valley Middle School (Closed 2014)

Shepaug Valley Middle School served 199 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 82%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 80%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
199 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)
≥95%
82%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)
90-94%
80%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
6%
28%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
90%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.19
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Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% CT state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).
How many students attend Shepaug Valley Middle School?
199 students attend Shepaug Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Shepaug Valley Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shepaug Valley Middle School?
Shepaug Valley Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shepaug Valley Middle School offer ?
Shepaug Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shepaug Valley Middle School part of?
Shepaug Valley Middle School is part of Regional School District 12.

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