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Middle Gate Elementary School

7 Cold Spring Rd.
Newtown, CT 06470
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Middle Gate Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 20% 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: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20% in CT
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Middle Gate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Middle Gate Elementary School's student population of 390 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 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
Middle Gate Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle Gate Elementary School is 0.34, 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)
#186 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Middle Gate Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Middle Gate Elementary 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.
65-69%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Middle Gate Elementary 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Middle Gate Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Middle Gate Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Middle Gate Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Middle Gate Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Middle Gate Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Middle Gate Elementary 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 Middle Gate Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Middle Gate Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Middle Gate Elementary 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
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Middle Gate Elementary 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 Middle Gate Elementary School's ranking?
Middle Gate Elementary School is ranked #186 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Middle Gate Elementary School often compared to?
Middle Gate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Head O'meadow Elementary School, Hawley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Middle Gate Elementary School?
390 students attend Middle Gate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Middle Gate Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle Gate Elementary School?
Middle Gate Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Middle Gate Elementary School offer ?
Middle Gate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle Gate Elementary School part of?
Middle Gate Elementary School is part of Newtown School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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