Ellington Middle School

Summary:

Ellington Middle School is a public middle school serving 398 students in grades 7-8 in Ellington, Connecticut, which is part of the Ellington School District, ranked 29th out of 158 districts in the state.

Ellington Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores, with 70.6% of 7th graders and 62.6% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 49.5% and 49.1%, respectively. In mathematics, 65.9% of 7th graders and 61% of 8th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 41.5% and 38.2%. The school ranks 36th out of 250 Connecticut middle schools, placing it among the top-performing schools in the state. Ellington Middle School also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, ranking 20th out of 161 Connecticut middle schools for female students and 48th out of 157 for male students.

Compared to nearby schools like Windsor Locks Middle School, John F. Kennedy Middle School, and Illing Middle School, Ellington Middle School has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also has a higher percentage of Asian students (11.31%) compared to nearby schools and a lower percentage of students from low-income families (17.34% free and reduced-price lunch recipients) than many of its neighbors.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 46 Middle Butcher Rd.
       Ellington, CT  06029


(860) 896-2339

District: Ellington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,281 Help


Students who attend Ellington Middle School usually attend:

High:    Ellington High School

Feeder schools for Ellington Middle School:

Elementary:    Center School
    Crystal Lake School
    Windermere School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  398

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.1%
Asian:
11.3%
Hispanic:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.3% Help


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Compare Details Ellington Middle School ranks better than 85.6% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.1%), Asian (11.3%), Hispanic (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ellington Middle School is 11.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ellington Middle School is $19,281.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ellington Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellington Middle School 36th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Ellington Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Ellington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellington School District 29th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ellington Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ellington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.31 37th 248 85.1%
2007 78.93 39th 250 84.4%
2008 77.00 50th 252 80.2%
2009 78.35 42nd 255 83.5%
2010 79.87 43rd 268 84.0%
2011 81.70 20th 269 92.6%
2012 77.91 47th 272 82.7%
2013 76.28 66th 278 76.3%
2015 87.17 35th 280 87.5%
2016 78.51 51st 246 79.3%
2017 77.54 59th 250 76.4%
2018 77.84 62nd 249 75.1%
2019 72.63 80th 259 69.1%
2021 81.38 55th 275 80.0%
2022 80.52 48th 250 80.8%
2023 75.47 60th 249 75.9%
2024 83.36 36th 250 85.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ellington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.55 66th 244 73.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ellington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.99 58th 218 73.4%
2024 61.23 42nd 114 63.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Ellington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.81 48th 160 70.0%
2019 71.33 52nd 169 69.2%
2021 75.31 60th 235 74.5%
2022 76.63 42nd 166 74.7%
2023 73.73 41st 160 74.4%
2024 84.22 20th 161 87.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ellington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.85 21st 104 79.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ellington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.31 57th 164 65.2%
2019 58.76 81st 167 51.5%
2021 81.67 41st 224 81.7%
2022 76.17 41st 169 75.7%
2023 63.42 61st 158 61.4%
2024 70.26 48th 157 69.4%
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Rank History for White students at Ellington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.18 70th 168 58.3%
2019 47.95 90th 166 45.8%
2021 54.54 79th 175 54.9%
2022 66.26 49th 151 67.5%
2023 54.40 75th 158 52.5%
2024 66.12 48th 154 68.8%
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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 Ellington Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 400 8 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 414
1989 398 6 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1990 397 4 4 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 406
1991 409 8 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1992 421 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1993 431 6 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1994 467 8 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1995 315 5 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 326
1996 315 5 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 326
1997 295 4 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 307
1998 300 1 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 306
1999 358 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2000 353 4 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2001 355 3 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2002 340 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2003 340 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2004 389 1 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2005 377 12 14 5 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2006 368 14 14 6 2 n/a n/a 0 404
2007 367 7 9 7 1 n/a n/a 0 391
2008 379 13 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2009 367 10 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2010 369 10 13 12 1 n/a n/a 0 405
2011 349 17 14 19 2 0 9 0 410
2012 358 15 18 17 2 0 11 0 421
2013 357 21 17 18 1 0 14 0 428
2014 335 21 18 22 0 0 13 0 409
2015 360 20 24 19 0 0 11 0 434
2016 354 12 28 13 0 0 13 0 420
2017 359 13 31 22 0 0 13 0 438
2018 372 16 36 12 0 0 13 0 449
2019 352 20 43 9 1 0 13 0 438
2020 325 18 41 17 1 0 12 0 414
2021 309 15 43 37 0 0 19 0 423
2022 311 14 41 32 0 0 13 0 411
2023 303 14 45 27 0 0 9 0 398

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 Ellington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 414 29.0 14.2 n/a
1989 408 31.0 13.1 n/a
1990 406 32.0 12.6 n/a
1991 420 31.0 13.5 n/a
1992 432 31.7 13.6 3
1993 440 32.6 13.5 0.2
1994 482 30.4 15.9 4.1
1995 326 35.5 9.2 4.9
1996 326 35.5 9.2 4.9
1997 307 23.6 13.0 2.3
1998 306 26.3 11.6 2.9
1999 365 26.9 13.6 4.1
2000 363 28.2 12.9 3.3
2001 366 29.6 12.4 n/a
2002 345 32.8 10.5 4.1
2003 345 32.8 10.5 4.1
2004 397 33.7 11.8 4
2005 409 26.2 15.6 n/a
2006 404 26.6 15.2 5.2
2007 391 27.0 14.5 4.9
2008 408 32.5 12.6 4.9
2009 390 33.4 12.2 4.9
2010 405 33.2 12.2 8.6
2011 410 32.0 12.8 9
2012 421 33.0 12.7 10.5
2013 428 32.5 13.1 11.2
2014 409 33.1 12.3 11.5
2015 434 34.0 12.7 11.3
2016 420 34.0 12.3 11.7
2017 438 33.6 13.0 9.4
2018 449 37.2 12.0 10.2
2019 438 38.0 11.5 14.8
2020 414 35.0 11.8 17.6
2021 423 36.0 11.7 25.1
2022 411 29.0 14.1 18.2
2023 398 34.4 11.5 17.3

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 Ellington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 414 29.0 14.2 n/a
1989 408 31.0 13.1 n/a
1990 406 32.0 12.6 n/a
1991 420 31.0 13.5 n/a
1992 432 31.7 13.6 3
1993 440 32.6 13.5 0.2
1994 482 30.4 15.9 4.1
1995 326 35.5 9.2 4.9
1996 326 35.5 9.2 4.9
1997 307 23.6 13.0 2.3
1998 306 26.3 11.6 2.9
1999 365 26.9 13.6 4.1
2000 363 28.2 12.9 3.3
2001 366 29.6 12.4 n/a
2002 345 32.8 10.5 4.1
2003 345 32.8 10.5 4.1
2004 397 33.7 11.8 4
2005 409 26.2 15.6 n/a
2006 404 26.6 15.2 5.2
2007 391 27.0 14.5 4.9
2008 408 32.5 12.6 4.9
2009 390 33.4 12.2 4.9
2010 405 33.2 12.2 8.6
2011 410 32.0 12.8 9
2012 421 33.0 12.7 10.5
2013 428 32.5 13.1 11.2
2014 409 33.1 12.3 11.5
2015 434 34.0 12.7 11.3
2016 420 34.0 12.3 11.7
2017 438 33.6 13.0 9.4
2018 449 37.2 12.0 10.2
2019 438 38.0 11.5 14.8
2020 414 35.0 11.8 17.6
2021 423 36.0 11.7 25.1
2022 411 29.0 14.1 18.2
2023 398 34.4 11.5 17.3

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 Ellington Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,111
2019 $14,839
2020 $15,704
2021 $16,936
2022 $17,376
2023 $19,281

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ellington Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 80th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 60th of 249 Middle schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ellington Middle School)63.963.7
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ellington School District)63.963.7
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ellington Middle School)67.666.3
 1.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ellington School District)67.666.3
 1.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ellington Middle School)67.155.9
 11.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ellington School District)67.155.4
 11.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ellington Middle School)50.752.5
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ellington School District)50.752.2
 1.5%
   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 Students438398
 9.1%
African American2014
 30%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian4345
 4.7%
Hispanic927
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White352303
 13.9%
Two or More Races139
 30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.8%17.3%
 2.5%


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Students at Ellington Middle School are 76% White, 11% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Ellington Middle School usually go on to attend Ellington High School

Ellington Middle School ranks 36th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 398 students attended Ellington Middle School.


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