Ansonia Middle School

Summary:

Ansonia Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Ansonia, Connecticut, with a student population of 537. The school is part of the Ansonia School District, which is ranked 150 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ansonia Middle School consistently performs below the state average on standardized tests, with only around 20-30% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 9-13% proficient or better in Mathematics across grades 6-8. This is significantly lower than the state averages, which are around 48-50% for ELA and 38-41% for Math. The school struggles to serve its subgroups effectively, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Connecticut middle schools for female, male, African American, and white student performance. Hispanic students perform slightly better, ranking in the bottom 30-40% of middle schools, but still well below state averages. Ansonia Middle School's performance for students with special needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds is particularly concerning, with the school ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Connecticut middle schools for these subgroups.

The data reveals a stark contrast between Ansonia Middle School and several nearby high-performing middle schools, such as Jockey Hollow School, Amity Middle School: Bethany, and Amity Middle School: Orange. These schools consistently rank in the top 10-20% of Connecticut middle schools and significantly outperform Ansonia Middle School on academic measures. Ansonia Middle School has also seen a decline in its white student population, from 29.86% in 2020-2021 to 23.46% in 2022-2023, while the Hispanic student population has increased from 44.93% to 48.04% over the same period.

Detail:

Public 6-8

115 Howard Ave.
Ansonia, CT 06401

(203) 736-5070

District: Ansonia School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
210^th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,110

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 571

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.6%

White:

22.9%

African American:

21.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ansonia Middle School ranks worse than 84% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.6. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Ansonia Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.6%), White (22.9%), African American (21.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ansonia Middle School is 14.2. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ansonia Middle School is $17,110.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ansonia Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ansonia Middle School 210^th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Ansonia Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Ansonia School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ansonia School District 150^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ansonia Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ansonia Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	21.35	190^th	249	23.7%
2019	19.66	194^th	259	25.1%
2021	18.72	213^th	275	22.5%
2022	12.89	201^st	250	19.6%
2023	9.57	221^st	249	11.2%
2024	11.60	210^th	250	16.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ansonia Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	14.81	22^nd	23	4.3%
2021	26.34	188^th	244	23.0%
2022	24.37	19^th	36	47.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ansonia Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	20.03	85^th	104	18.3%
2021	26.30	162^nd	218	25.7%
2022	18.42	95^th	106	10.4%
2023	8.31	107^th	109	1.8%
2024	11.93	110^th	114	3.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Ansonia Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	14.37	141^st	160	11.9%
2019	13.04	145^th	169	14.2%
2021	17.78	188^th	235	20.0%
2022	11.37	147^th	166	11.4%
2023	5.62	154^th	160	3.8%
2024	8.58	149^th	161	7.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Ansonia Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	18.42	131^st	164	20.1%
2019	12.60	147^th	167	12.0%
2021	13.43	189^th	224	15.6%
2022	7.46	162^nd	169	4.1%
2023	5.51	153^rd	158	3.2%
2024	5.32	152^nd	157	3.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Ansonia Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	22.61	32^nd	33	3.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ansonia Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	40.58	38^th	75	49.3%
2019	33.40	60^th	97	38.1%
2021	34.25	95^th	146	34.9%
2022	29.13	69^th	97	28.9%
2023	15.87	90^th	99	9.1%
2024	22.42	84^th	104	19.2%

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Rank History for White students at Ansonia Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	9.04	154^th	168	8.3%
2019	7.91	154^th	166	7.2%
2021	6.29	168^th	175	4.0%
2022	2.42	148^th	151	2.0%
2023	1.41	157^th	158	0.6%
2024	2.79	152^nd	154	1.3%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ansonia Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	199	91	4	134	2	7	9	446
2017	194	81	6	137	2	5	16	441
2018	151	69	5	125	0	3	9	362
2019	121	64	6	130	0	1	13	335
2020	108	74	6	148	0	0	20	356
2021	109	63	7	164	0	0	22	365
2022	139	88	10	244	0	0	33	514
2023	126	106	10	258	1	0	36	537
2024	131	125	7	272	2	0	34	571

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ansonia Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	446	33.0	13.5	78.3
2017	441	30.7	14.3	64.2
2018	362	32.3	11.2	70.2
2019	335	19.0	17.6	61.5
2020	356	27.7	12.8	68.5
2021	365	28.0	13.0	70.7
2022	514	37.7	13.6	69.6
2023	537	39.7	13.5	62.8
2024	571	40.0	14.2	66

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ansonia Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	446	33.0	13.5	78.3
2017	441	30.7	14.3	64.2
2018	362	32.3	11.2	70.2
2019	335	19.0	17.6	61.5
2020	356	27.7	12.8	68.5
2021	365	28.0	13.0	70.7
2022	514	37.7	13.6	69.6
2023	537	39.7	13.5	62.8
2024	571	40.0	14.2	66

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ansonia Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,379
2019	$15,150
2020	$14,830
2021	$17,965
2022	$15,640
2023	$17,110

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ansonia Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 194^th of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 221^st of 249 Middle schools	13.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ansonia Middle School)	38.7	25.7	13%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ansonia School District)	38.7	25.7	13%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	56.1	48.8	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ansonia Middle School)	24	16.1	7.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ansonia School District)	24	16.1	7.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.1	39.9	6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ansonia Middle School)	37.5	16.2	21.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ansonia School District)	37.1	16.2	20.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.8	48.5	7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ansonia Middle School)	20.4	6.1	14.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ansonia School District)	20.1	6.1	14%
8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	43.5	36.2	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	335	537	60.3%
African American	64	106	65.6%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	6	10	66.7%
Hispanic	130	258	98.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	121	126	4.1%
Two or More Races	13	36	176.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.5%	62.8%	1.3%

Schools Near Ansonia Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Ansonia Middle School	Public	6-8	115 Howard Ave.	Ansonia	06401	New Haven County	Ansonia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 736-5070	571	40	14.2	66.0%	131 (22.9%)	125 (21.9%)	272 (47.6%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.0%)	11.6	210^th of 250 public middle schools	16.0%		9.6	221^st of 249 public middle schools	11.2%	11		24.9		23.8	21.7	28.6		9.9	12.6	9.8	$17,110
Derby Middle School	Public	6-8	73 Chatfield Street	Derby	06418	New Haven County	Derby School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 736-1426	282	26	10.8	66.3%	71 (25.2%)	56 (19.9%)	138 (48.9%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	19.8	181^st of 250 public middle schools	27.6%		21.8	172^nd of 249 public middle schools	30.9%	9		21.2		36.7	44.2	28.8		20.0	17.9	11.5	$25,925
Perry Hill Elementary School	Public	5-6	60 Perry Hill Road	Shelton	06484	Fairfield County	Shelton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 924-4002	701	51	13.6	36.4%	413 (58.9%)	64 (9.1%)	169 (24.1%)	34 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.0%)								(n/a)	51.2		54.7	54.8			56.5	53.6			$18,650
Intermediate School	Public	7-8	675 Constitution Blvd.	Shelton	06484	Fairfield County	Shelton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 926-2000	752	54	13.9	37.8%	439 (58.4%)	76 (10.1%)	178 (23.7%)	34 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.3%)	45	129^th of 250 public middle schools	48.4%		59.8	100^th of 249 public middle schools	59.8%	29		43.6			41.7	43.9			46.0	36.7	$17,114
Seymour Middle School	Public	6-8	211 Mountain Rd.	Seymour	06483	New Haven County	Seymour School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 888-4513	472	36	13.1	48.5%	293 (62.1%)	39 (8.3%)	112 (23.7%)	17 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	60.3	95^th of 250 public middle schools	62.0%		57	108^th of 249 public middle schools	56.6%	13		62.9		48.5	43.1	61.4		42.0	47.4	58.6	$18,001
Amity Middle School: Orange	Public	7-8	100 Ohman Ave.	Orange	06477	New Haven County	Regional School District 05	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 392-3200	359	32	11.0	16.2%	250 (69.6%)	13 (3.6%)	31 (8.6%)	50 (13.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	89	22^nd of 250 public middle schools	91.2%		89.1	22^nd of 249 public middle schools	91.2%						70.7	74.9			68.5	70.6	$20,549
Oxford Middle School	Public	6-8	40 Great Oak Rd.	Oxford	06478	New Haven County	Oxford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 888-5418	378	37	10.3	17.2%	306 (81.0%)	12 (3.2%)	41 (10.8%)	10 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	72.5	69^th of 250 public middle schools	72.4%		54	112^th of 249 public middle schools	55.0%	43		64.8		67.9	69.9	65.6		51.8	48.1	43.8	$19,488
Amity Middle School: Bethany	Public	7-8	190 Luke Hill Rd.	Bethany	06524	New Haven County	Regional School District 05	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 393-3102	352	34	10.3	13.9%	235 (66.8%)	11 (3.1%)	38 (10.8%)	44 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.3%)	93	8^th of 250 public middle schools	96.8%		92	12^th of 249 public middle schools	95.2%	4					81.5	79.9			70.8	73.4	$21,725
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School	Public	5-6	2 Tetlow St.	West Haven	06516	New Haven County	West Haven School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 937-4390	878	76	11.5	56.5%	212 (24.1%)	207 (23.6%)	354 (40.3%)	54 (6.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (5.5%)								(n/a)	39.1		35.7	36.2			23.1	33.9			$18,748
Harry B. Flood Middle School	Public	7-8	490 Chapel Street	Stratford	06614	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4280	471	43	11.0	46.9%	118 (25.1%)	123 (26.1%)	205 (43.5%)	14 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	24.6	168^th of 250 public middle schools	32.8%		26.5	161^st of 249 public middle schools	35.3%	7		30.6			33.1	40.1			24.3	22.7	$21,460

Frequently Asked Questions about Ansonia Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Ansonia Middle School?

Students at Ansonia Middle School are 48% Hispanic, 23% White, 22% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Ansonia Middle School a good school?

Ansonia Middle School ranks in the bottom 16.0% of Connecticut middle schools.

How many students attend Ansonia Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 571 students attended Ansonia Middle School.

What district is Ansonia Middle School in?

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