Serving 470 students in grades 6-8, William J. Johnston Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 67% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 470 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
William J. Johnston Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William J. Johnston Middle School is 0.30, 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 is William J. Johnston Middle School's ranking?
William J. Johnston Middle School is ranked #213 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are William J. Johnston Middle School often compared to?
William J. Johnston Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Griswold Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend William J. Johnston Middle School?
470 students attend William J. Johnston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of William J. Johnston Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William J. Johnston Middle School?
William J. Johnston Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does William J. Johnston Middle School offer ?
William J. Johnston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William J. Johnston Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is William J. Johnston Middle School located?
William J. Johnston Middle School is located in the Colchester Center neighborhood of Colchester, CT. There are 2 other public schools located in Colchester Center.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 470 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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