Summary:
The Middletown School District has only one middle school, Beman Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, is consistently lower than the state averages across all grade levels, suggesting the school may be struggling to meet the needs of its diverse student population.
Beman Middle School has been ranked 157th out of 250 Connecticut middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. This below-average ranking indicates the school is performing below its peers in the state. The school serves a socioeconomically disadvantaged population, with 48.76% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the lower academic achievement.
Despite the school's relatively high spending per student ($20,492) and low student-teacher ratio (10.7 students per teacher), these investments do not seem to be translating into higher academic performance. The school's racial diversity, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, and other racial/ethnic groups, suggests the school may be facing challenges in addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population. Overall, the data suggests Beman Middle School is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students, and the school may benefit from a closer examination of its instructional practices, resource allocation, and strategies for supporting its diverse student population.
Thank you for your feedback!