Tyrrell Middle School

500 Todd Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716

Rating

Top 50%

Tyrrell Middle School serves 540 students in grades 6-8.

Tyrrell Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 540 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tyrrell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Tyrrell Middle School's student population of 540 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

540 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

53 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Tyrrell Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Tyrrell Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#418 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

39%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

28%

Black

13%

White

85%

50%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.27

0.66

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Eligible for Free Lunch

22%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tyrrell Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Wolcott School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tyrrell Middle School's ranking?

Tyrrell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend Tyrrell Middle School?

540 students attend Tyrrell Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Tyrrell Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Tyrrell Middle School?

Tyrrell Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Tyrrell Middle School offer ?

Tyrrell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Tyrrell Middle School part of?

Tyrrell Middle School is part of Wolcott School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 540 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education