Serving 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spencer 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spencer School serves the northwest part of Middletown, CT, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spencer School's student population of 237 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
237 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spencer 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 Spencer School is 0.76, which is more 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
#579 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Spencer School's ranking?
Spencer School is ranked #579 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Spencer School often compared to?
Spencer Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moody School, Macdonough School, Snow School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Spencer School?
237 students attend Spencer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Spencer School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spencer School?
Spencer School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spencer School offer ?
Spencer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Spencer School part of?
Spencer School is part of Middletown School District.
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