Serving 371 students in grades 7-8, Ellington Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 371 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Ellington 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 Ellington Middle School is 0.47, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Ellington Middle School?
371 students attend Ellington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ellington Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellington Middle School?
Ellington Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ellington Middle School offer ?
Ellington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellington Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 371 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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