Serving 332 students in grades 6-8, Stafford 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 38% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Stafford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
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Stafford Middle School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
Stafford 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 Stafford Middle School is 0.28, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#496 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
n/a
12%
White
84%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Stafford Middle School is ranked #496 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Stafford Middle School often compared to?
Stafford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mabelle B. Avery Middle School, Ellington Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Stafford Middle School?
332 students attend Stafford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Stafford Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stafford Middle School?
Stafford Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stafford Middle School offer ?
Stafford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stafford Middle School part of?
Stafford Middle School is part of Stafford School District.
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Event
Date
Last Day of School - Tentative - Early Dismissal
June 10, 2025 (Tuesday)
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