Serving 630 students in grades 7-8, Dodd Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 630 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Dodd Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dodd 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.
Dodd Middle School is ranked #224 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Dodd Middle School?
630 students attend Dodd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Dodd Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dodd Middle School?
Dodd Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dodd Middle School offer ?
Dodd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dodd Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 630 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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