Middle Schools in Shelton School District

The Shelton School District in Connecticut is home to two middle schools: Intermediate School and Perry Hill Elementary School. While both schools are performing reasonably well, Perry Hill Elementary School stands out as a consistent top performer, consistently outpacing the district and state averages in academic achievement.

Intermediate School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 65th out of 250 Connecticut middle schools in 2021-2022 to 129th out of 250 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school may be struggling to maintain its performance compared to other middle schools in the state. In contrast, Perry Hill Elementary School has consistently outperformed the Shelton School District and the state of Connecticut in terms of the percentage of students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts and SBAC/Mathematics for both 5th and 6th grades.

Both schools serve a relatively diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. The similar free and reduced lunch rates between the two schools indicate that they serve student populations with comparable socioeconomic backgrounds. While Intermediate School has a slightly higher spending per student compared to Perry Hill Elementary School, this does not appear to be translating into significantly better academic outcomes. The lower student-teacher ratios at both schools, compared to the state average, may indicate a focus on providing more individualized attention to students, which could be a contributing factor to their performance.