Serving 548 students in grades 6-8, Clark Lane Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 548 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Clark Lane Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clark Lane Middle School is 0.44, 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.
Clark Lane Middle School is ranked #382 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Clark Lane Middle School often compared to?
Clark Lane Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ledyard Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Clark Lane Middle School?
548 students attend Clark Lane Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Clark Lane Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark Lane Middle School?
Clark Lane Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clark Lane Middle School offer ?
Clark Lane Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clark Lane Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Clark Lane Middle School located?
Clark Lane Middle School is located in the Central Waterford neighborhood of Waterford, CT. There are 2 other public schools located in Central Waterford.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 548 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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