Serving 692 students in grades 6-8, Slade 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 2% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 692 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 2% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Slade 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 Slade Middle School is 0.43, 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Slade Middle School?
692 students attend Slade Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Slade Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Slade Middle School?
Slade Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Slade Middle School offer ?
Slade Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Slade Middle School part of?
I recommend this school it has improved and it has a better percentage of heritage than before this is an amazing school and i love it i have been here for 2 years and my couzin went here and it was amazing back then to she went to slade in 2011 2012 and 2013 she is a jr in highschol now
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Nayelly perez 7th grader
512/6/2011
i dont recomend this school i have been bullied by my entier class this school dose not have good people or teachers the children are running ramped around the school while teachers sit down and watch the security guard has a tazer and will not hesitate to use it this school is down right dumb and this comes from a student
- Posted by Student/Alumni - actki
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 692 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 2% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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