Rogers Park Middle School

Summary:

Rogers Park Middle School is a public middle school located in Danbury, Connecticut, serving approximately 950 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Danbury School District, which is ranked 142 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite serving a diverse student population, Rogers Park Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Connecticut middle schools, with only 22% of 6th graders, 28.7% of 7th graders, and 18.9% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 48.1%, 49.5%, and 49.1%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low in mathematics, with only 14.3% of 6th graders, 14.7% of 7th graders, and 7.1% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 41.4%, 41.5%, and 38.2%. The school's academic struggles are especially pronounced for certain student subgroups, such as White, Male, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

In contrast, nearby middle schools in the Newtown School District, Ridgefield School District, and Redding School District, such as Newtown Middle School, East Ridge Middle School, and John Read Middle School, consistently outperform Rogers Park Middle School and the Danbury district as a whole, ranking in the top 50 middle schools in the state. This suggests that the school's location within the lower-performing Danbury School District may be a contributing factor to its struggles, despite having a student-teacher ratio and per-student spending that are on par with nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 21 Memorial Dr.
       Danbury, CT  06810


(203) 797-4881

District: Danbury School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
212th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,172 Help


Students who attend Rogers Park Middle School usually attend:

High:    Danbury High School

Feeder schools for Rogers Park Middle School:

Elementary:    King Street Intermediate School
    Mill Ridge Primary School
    Morris Street School
    Park Avenue School
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Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  878

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.3%
White:
18.3%
African American:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.8% Help


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Compare Details Rogers Park Middle School ranks worse than 84.8% of middle schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Danbury School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.4. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.3%), White (18.3%), African American (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Danbury School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rogers Park Middle School is 10.7, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Danbury School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rogers Park Middle School is $16,172, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Danbury School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rogers Park Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rogers Park Middle School 212th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Rogers Park Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Danbury School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Danbury School District 142nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rogers Park Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Rogers Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.54 182nd 248 26.6%
2007 26.81 189th 250 24.4%
2008 30.66 187th 252 25.8%
2009 39.02 179th 255 29.8%
2010 43.24 184th 268 31.3%
2011 39.89 189th 269 29.7%
2012 42.14 190th 272 30.1%
2013 42.30 191st 278 31.3%
2015 31.75 192nd 280 31.4%
2016 16.88 192nd 246 22.0%
2017 19.64 185th 250 26.0%
2018 17.33 203rd 249 18.5%
2019 14.39 209th 259 19.3%
2021 17.02 219th 275 20.4%
2022 11.37 212th 250 15.2%
2023 11.06 214th 249 14.1%
2024 11.40 212th 250 15.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rogers Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.93 1st 15 93.3%
2021 70.33 4th 34 88.2%
2023 27.00 3rd 3 0.0%
2024 38.66 3rd 5 40.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rogers Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.90 197th 244 19.3%
2022 22.71 23rd 36 36.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rogers Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.64 90th 104 13.5%
2021 30.36 150th 218 31.2%
2022 18.04 96th 106 9.4%
2023 15.44 98th 109 10.1%
2024 13.84 106th 114 7.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Rogers Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.14 146th 160 8.8%
2019 8.77 153rd 169 9.5%
2021 14.97 196th 235 16.6%
2022 9.34 152nd 166 8.4%
2023 7.19 151st 160 5.6%
2024 7.08 153rd 161 5.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rogers Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.61 82nd 104 21.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Rogers Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.28 145th 164 11.6%
2019 10.27 154th 167 7.8%
2021 13.28 190th 224 15.2%
2022 8.27 159th 169 5.9%
2023 5.96 150th 158 5.1%
2024 6.49 149th 157 5.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Rogers Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.91 16th 40 60.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rogers Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.36 54th 75 28.0%
2019 23.58 81st 97 16.5%
2021 25.16 110th 146 24.7%
2022 22.17 81st 97 16.5%
2023 18.94 87th 99 12.1%
2024 18.75 92nd 104 11.5%
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Rank History for White students at Rogers Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.56 157th 168 6.5%
2019 3.97 160th 166 3.6%
2021 4.33 170th 175 2.9%
2022 2.41 149th 151 1.3%
2023 3.68 152nd 158 3.8%
2024 6.27 149th 154 3.2%
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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.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rogers Park Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 603 86 86 81 4 n/a n/a 0 860
1989 599 84 93 77 1 n/a n/a 0 854
1990 632 115 86 107 n/a n/a n/a 0 940
1991 556 115 81 128 1 n/a n/a 0 881
1992 536 130 99 150 4 n/a n/a 0 919
1993 613 119 81 128 5 n/a n/a 0 946
1994 583 120 88 121 1 n/a n/a 0 913
1995 558 124 80 148 1 n/a n/a 0 911
1996 558 124 80 148 1 n/a n/a 0 911
1997 570 110 72 163 2 n/a n/a 0 917
1998 563 105 73 166 3 n/a n/a 0 910
1999 506 117 87 191 5 n/a n/a 0 906
2000 516 144 95 246 2 n/a n/a 0 1003
2001 584 150 82 239 2 n/a n/a 0 1057
2002 602 146 65 260 0 n/a n/a 0 1073
2003 602 146 65 260 0 n/a n/a 0 1073
2004 557 125 80 292 2 n/a n/a 0 1056
2005 531 118 87 308 1 n/a n/a 0 1045
2006 483 114 82 291 1 n/a n/a 0 971
2007 469 122 79 341 0 n/a n/a 0 1011
2008 459 123 80 369 0 n/a n/a 0 1031
2009 424 127 92 377 0 n/a n/a 0 1020
2010 447 127 77 385 0 n/a n/a 0 1036
2011 469 120 68 426 0 0 12 0 1095
2012 471 103 68 449 1 0 18 0 1110
2013 472 104 78 520 3 0 23 0 1200
2014 446 80 80 566 3 1 24 0 1200
2015 284 76 46 511 1 0 14 0 932
2016 263 79 49 535 0 0 12 0 938
2017 271 74 53 534 0 1 17 0 950
2018 250 79 55 528 0 1 19 0 932
2019 253 68 53 579 0 2 24 0 979
2020 297 72 47 611 0 1 21 0 1049
2021 266 84 41 646 0 1 30 0 1068
2022 206 95 28 687 1 0 24 0 1041
2023 191 73 27 635 1 0 22 1 950
2024 161 58 23 617 1 0 18 0 878

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 Rogers Park Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 860 69.0 12.4 n/a
1989 854 69.0 12.3 n/a
1990 940 73.6 12.7 n/a
1991 881 69.6 12.6 n/a
1992 919 70.7 12.9 28.8
1993 946 70.1 13.5 2.9
1994 913 66.8 13.7 37.7
1995 911 66.4 13.7 39.4
1996 911 66.4 13.7 39.4
1997 917 69.7 13.2 29.4
1998 910 69.6 13.1 28.7
1999 906 73.5 12.3 28.8
2000 1003 78.0 12.9 44.9
2001 1057 75.3 14.0 n/a
2002 1073 77.3 13.9 52
2003 1073 77.3 13.9 52
2004 1056 82.6 12.8 0
2005 1045 71.2 14.7 n/a
2006 971 66.3 14.6 42
2007 1011 68.5 14.8 40.9
2008 1031 77.9 13.2 38.3
2009 1020 92.7 11.7 27.8
2010 1036 80.2 12.9 40.1
2011 1095 81.4 13.4 55.6
2012 1110 84.0 13.2 57.9
2013 1200 85.6 14.0 59
2014 1200 88.8 13.5 56.8
2015 932 75.0 12.4 70.4
2016 938 78.0 12.0 69.9
2017 950 80.0 11.8 66.3
2018 932 81.0 11.4 72.2
2019 979 75.9 12.8 80.6
2020 1049 83.0 12.6 49.7
2021 1068 83.0 12.8 52.9
2022 1041 82.6 12.6 54.9
2023 950 79.6 11.9 55.9
2024 878 82.0 10.7 63.8

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 Rogers Park Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 860 69.0 12.4 n/a
1989 854 69.0 12.3 n/a
1990 940 73.6 12.7 n/a
1991 881 69.6 12.6 n/a
1992 919 70.7 12.9 28.8
1993 946 70.1 13.5 2.9
1994 913 66.8 13.7 37.7
1995 911 66.4 13.7 39.4
1996 911 66.4 13.7 39.4
1997 917 69.7 13.2 29.4
1998 910 69.6 13.1 28.7
1999 906 73.5 12.3 28.8
2000 1003 78.0 12.9 44.9
2001 1057 75.3 14.0 n/a
2002 1073 77.3 13.9 52
2003 1073 77.3 13.9 52
2004 1056 82.6 12.8 0
2005 1045 71.2 14.7 n/a
2006 971 66.3 14.6 42
2007 1011 68.5 14.8 40.9
2008 1031 77.9 13.2 38.3
2009 1020 92.7 11.7 27.8
2010 1036 80.2 12.9 40.1
2011 1095 81.4 13.4 55.6
2012 1110 84.0 13.2 57.9
2013 1200 85.6 14.0 59
2014 1200 88.8 13.5 56.8
2015 932 75.0 12.4 70.4
2016 938 78.0 12.0 69.9
2017 950 80.0 11.8 66.3
2018 932 81.0 11.4 72.2
2019 979 75.9 12.8 80.6
2020 1049 83.0 12.6 49.7
2021 1068 83.0 12.8 52.9
2022 1041 82.6 12.6 54.9
2023 950 79.6 11.9 55.9
2024 878 82.0 10.7 63.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rogers Park Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,469
2019 $14,354
2020 $13,387
2021 $14,779
2022 $15,385
2023 $16,172

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rogers Park Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 209th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 214th of 249 Middle schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rogers Park Middle School)3126.2
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Danbury School District)45.334.8
 10.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rogers Park Middle School)18.216.5
 1.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Danbury School District)30.821.1
 9.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rogers Park Middle School)34.621.9
 12.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Danbury School District)43.530.5
 13%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rogers Park Middle School)22.212
 10.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Danbury School District)28.218.3
 9.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rogers Park Middle School)32.621.3
 11.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Danbury School District)42.232.9
 9.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rogers Park Middle School)178.6
 8.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Danbury School District)21.616.6
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)43.536.2
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students979950
 3%
African American6873
 7.4%
American Indian01
Asian5327
 49.1%
Hispanic579635
 9.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White253191
 24.5%
Two or More Races2422
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.6%55.9%
 24.7%


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Students at Rogers Park Middle School are 70% Hispanic, 18% White, 7% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Rogers Park Middle School usually go on to attend Danbury High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 878 students attended Rogers Park Middle School.

Rogers Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 15.2% of Connecticut middle schools.


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