Serving 694 students in grades 6-8, Joseph A. Depaolo 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 53% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Joseph A. Depaolo 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 Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is 0.41, 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.
What is Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School's ranking?
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is ranked #320 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School?
694 students attend Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School?
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School offer ?
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School part of?
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