Serving 781 students in grades 6-8, Slade 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 4% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 781 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Slade Middle School serves the southern part of New Britain, CT, covering an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being about 1.6 miles and the furthest edge located 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Slade Middle School's student population of 781 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
781 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Slade 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 Slade Middle School is 0.45, 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
#928 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
73%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
10%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.5%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slade Middle School's ranking?
Slade Middle School is ranked #928 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Slade Middle School often compared to?
Slade Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pulaski Middle School, Diloreto Elementary & Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Slade Middle School?
781 students attend Slade Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Slade Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Slade Middle School?
Slade Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Slade Middle School offer ?
Slade Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Slade Middle School part of?
Slade Middle School is part of New Britain School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
i dont recomend this school i have been bullied by my entier class this school dose not have good people or teachers the children are running ramped around the school while teachers sit down and watch the security guard has a tazer and will not hesitate to use it this school is down right dumb and this comes from a student
4 10/10/2025
I recommend this school it has improved and it has a better percentage of heritage than before this is an amazing school and i love it i have been here for 2 years and my couzin went here and it was amazing back then to she went to slade in 2011 2012 and 2013 she is a jr in highschol now
4 10/10/2025
It''s a good school ur student should come here
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