Serving 199 students in grades 6-8, Shepaug Valley Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
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 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
199 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥95%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)90-94%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
6%
31%
Black
2%
12%
White
90%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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