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John Wallace Middle School

71 Halleran Dr.
Newington, CT 06111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 586 students in grades 5-8, John Wallace Middle 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 36% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
John Wallace Middle School's student population of 586 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
John Wallace Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Wallace Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#515 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of John Wallace Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John Wallace Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Wallace Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of John Wallace Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
10%
5%
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Hispanic
22%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in John Wallace Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in John Wallace Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in John Wallace Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in John Wallace Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John Wallace Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of John Wallace Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John Wallace Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John Wallace Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Wallace Middle School's ranking?
John Wallace Middle School is ranked #515 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend John Wallace Middle School?
586 students attend John Wallace Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of John Wallace Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Wallace Middle School?
John Wallace Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Wallace Middle School offer ?
John Wallace Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Wallace Middle School part of?
John Wallace Middle School is part of Newington School District.
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November 01, 2024 (Friday)
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November 05, 2024 (Tuesday)
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December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Winter Break - Schools Closed/ Offices Open
December 26, 2024 (Thursday)
Winter Break - Schools Closed/ Offices Open
December 27, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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