Edison Middle School

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Edison Middle School ranks 126 th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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Edison Middle School is a public middle school located in Meriden, Connecticut, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 665 students. The school is part of the Meriden School District, which is ranked 111 out of 158 districts in Connecticut and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edison Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly among its Hispanic and low-income student populations. The school outperforms the Meriden School District and the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across all grade levels, with 52.2% of 6th graders, 54.4% of 7th graders, and 49% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the district's 38.2% and the state's 48.1%. Additionally, Edison Middle School's Hispanic and Low Socio-Economic Status (SES) student subgroups perform exceptionally well, ranking 14th and 43rd, respectively, out of all Connecticut middle schools. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.6 may be a contributing factor to its academic success.

While Edison Middle School is a strong performer within the Meriden School District, it still lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Dodd Middle School in Cheshire and Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School in Southington. However, the school's consistent performance over the years and its ability to support the academic achievement of its Hispanic and low-income students are noteworthy accomplishments.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1355 North Broad Street
Meriden, CT 06450

(203) 379-2590

District: Meriden School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
126^th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,269

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 665

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.7%

White:

21.5%

African American:

10.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edison Middle School ranks worse than 50.4% of middle schools in Connecticut. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Meriden School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.7%), White (21.5%), African American (10.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Meriden School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edison Middle School is 12.6. 1 middle schools in the Meriden School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Edison Middle School employs 52.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edison Middle School is $17,269. 1 middle schools in the Meriden School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edison Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Edison Middle School 126^th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Edison Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Meriden School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Meriden School District 111^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Edison Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Edison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.85	124^th	249	50.2%
2024	46.20	126^th	250	49.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.03	20^th	109	81.7%
2024	61.04	43^rd	114	62.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Edison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.49	100^th	160	37.5%
2024	32.05	111^th	161	31.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Edison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.59	93^rd	158	41.1%
2024	42.42	90^th	157	42.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Edison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	49.49	16^th	33	51.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.93	17^th	99	82.8%
2024	72.51	14^th	104	86.5%

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Rank History for White students at Edison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.20	60^th	158	62.0%
2024	54.65	77^th	154	50.0%

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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 Edison Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	92	52	16	324	0	0	18	0	502
2023	143	67	13	417	0	0	25	0	665

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

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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 Edison Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	502	36.8	13.6	n/a
2023	665	52.4	12.6	75.5

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 Edison Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	502	36.8	13.6	n/a
2023	665	52.4	12.6	75.5

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 Edison Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$18,736
2023	$17,269

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Schools Near Edison 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
Edison Middle School	Public	6-8	1355 North Broad Street	Meriden	06450	New Haven County	Meriden School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 379-2590	665	52	12.6	75.5%	143 (21.5%)	67 (10.1%)	417 (62.7%)	13 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.8%)	46.2	126^th of 250 public middle schools	49.6%		47.9	124^th of 249 public middle schools	50.2%	2		41.9		52.2	54.4	49.0		39.4	37.6	25.8	$17,269
Washington Middle School	Public	6-8	1225 North Broad St.	Meriden	06450	New Haven County	Meriden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 235-6606	622	50	12.5	80.7%	140 (22.5%)	88 (14.1%)	360 (57.9%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.7%)	27.3	160^th of 250 public middle schools	36.0%		33.5	148^th of 249 public middle schools	40.6%	12				26.1	38.1	50.3		14.9	24.6	29.9	$19,160
Lincoln Middle School	Public	6-8	164 Centennial Ave.	Meriden	06450	New Haven County	Meriden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 238-2381	688	53	12.8	79.7%	158 (23.0%)	59 (8.6%)	442 (64.2%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.2%)	24.5	169^th of 250 public middle schools	32.4%		28.8	158^th of 249 public middle schools	36.5%	11		28.8		35.7	35.0	41.5		21.5	24.1	22.8	$16,477
Catherine M. McGee Middle School	Public	6-8	899 Norton Rd.	Berlin	06037	Hartford County	Berlin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 828-0323	582	56	10.3	22.2%	454 (78.0%)	10 (1.7%)	74 (12.7%)	26 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.1%)	78.3	58^th of 250 public middle schools	76.8%		74.3	67^th of 249 public middle schools	73.1%	9		60.5		68.2	65.9	56.6		66.7	64.3	56.3	$21,085
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School	Public	6-8	385 Pleasant St.	Southington	06489	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3260	694	59	11.8	23.8%	526 (75.8%)	19 (2.7%)	84 (12.1%)	27 (3.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (5.2%)	83.6	35^th of 250 public middle schools	86.0%		78.4	53^rd of 249 public middle schools	78.7%	18		75.3		71.4	70.4	66.8		61.6	59.9	61.9	$17,446
James H. Moran Middle School	Public	6-8	141 Hope Hill Road	Wallingford	06492	New Haven County	Wallingford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 741-2900	575	61	9.4	30.8%	402 (69.9%)	8 (1.4%)	113 (19.7%)	29 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.8%)	48	121^st of 250 public middle schools	51.6%		46.4	127^th of 249 public middle schools	49.0%	6		56.0		40.6	46.6	56.8		33.8	37.2	37.5	$21,142
John F. Kennedy Middle School	Public	6-8	1071 South Main St.	Plantsville	06479	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3275	699	60	11.6	21.6%	536 (76.7%)	16 (2.3%)	80 (11.4%)	35 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (4.4%)	79.3	51^st of 250 public middle schools	79.6%		74.6	66^th of 249 public middle schools	73.5%	15		72.6		72.5	56.3	60.8		66.5	57.7	59.7	$18,517
Beman Middle School	Public	6-8	1 Wilderman's Way	Middletown	06457	Middlesex County	Middletown School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 347-8594	968	90	10.7	48.8%	417 (43.1%)	198 (20.5%)	183 (18.9%)	45 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	119 (12.3%)	28.4	157^th of 250 public middle schools	37.2%		26.3	162^nd of 249 public middle schools	34.9%	5		35.0		38.6	42.3	41.9		23.5	23.6	21.6	$21,940
Dodd Middle School	Public	7-8	100 Park Place	Cheshire	06410	New Haven County	Cheshire School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 272-3249	622	55	11.4	15.9%	464 (74.6%)	29 (4.7%)	46 (7.4%)	63 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.2%)	87.5	27^th of 250 public middle schools	89.2%		87.7	26^th of 249 public middle schools	89.6%	1		71.0			76.6	75.2			65.1	61.7	$19,179
Brownstone Intermediate School	Public	5-6	314 Main St.	Portland	06480	Middlesex County	Portland School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 342-6765	215	18	11.7	31.2%	144 (67.0%)	6 (2.8%)	51 (23.7%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.7%)								(n/a)	61.4		69.3	59.0			54.5	54.3			$18,892

Frequently Asked Questions about Edison Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Edison Middle School?

Students at Edison Middle School are 63% Hispanic, 22% White, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Edison Middle School a good school?

Edison Middle School ranks 126^th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Edison Middle School in?

Meriden School District

How many students attend Edison Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 665 students attended Edison Middle School.

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