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Pulaski Middle School

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Pulaski Middle School is a public middle school in New Britain, Connecticut, serving 867 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the New Britain School District, which is ranked 158 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pulaski Middle School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Connecticut, with a statewide ranking between 235-262 out of 250-275 schools. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages, with only 2.8% of 6th-grade students, 6.5% of 7th-grade students, and 8.1% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 48.1%, 49.5%, and 49.1%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 79.82% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a relatively high student-teacher ratio ranging from 13.3 to 16.2 students per teacher.

In contrast, nearby schools like House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy and the middle schools in the Farmington and West Hartford school districts consistently outperform Pulaski Middle School on standardized tests and have higher statewide rankings. Additionally, the school's spending per student ($14,160 in 2018-2019) is lower than the spending at some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as West Woods Upper Elementary School ($18,109 per student) and Irving A. Robbins Middle School ($18,513 per student).


Detail:

Public 6-8

 757 Farmington Ave.
       New Britain, CT  06053

(860) 225-7665

District: New Britain School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
250th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,818 Help


Students who attend Pulaski Middle School usually attend:

High:    New Britain High School

Feeder schools for Pulaski Middle School:

Elementary:    DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School
    Holmes Elementary School
    Jefferson Elementary School
    Smalley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  867

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.2%
White:
17.4%
African American:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.8% Help


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Compare Details Pulaski Middle School ranks worse than 100% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pulaski Middle School is $18,818.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pulaski Middle School:

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

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New Britain School District:

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


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Rank History for Pulaski Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Pulaski Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 5.59 229th 248 7.7%
2007 2.51 241st 250 3.6%
2008 2.41 242nd 252 4.0%
2009 1.19 249th 255 2.4%
2010 0.65 267th 268 0.4%
2011 0.67 266th 269 1.1%
2012 0.66 270th 272 0.7%
2013 1.20 273rd 278 1.8%
2015 6.85 266th 280 5.0%
2016 3.84 241st 246 2.0%
2017 3.93 241st 250 3.6%
2018 4.63 241st 249 3.2%
2019 3.23 255th 259 1.5%
2021 6.39 262nd 275 4.7%
2022 6.71 235th 250 6.0%
2023 3.81 246th 249 1.2%
2024 3.22 250th 250 0.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pulaski Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.00 13th 16 18.8%
2019 13.28 13th 15 13.3%
2021 37.79 18th 34 47.1%
2022 14.83 21st 26 19.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pulaski Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.80 21st 23 8.7%
2019 20.31 20th 25 20.0%
2021 7.94 233rd 244 4.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pulaski Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.64 208th 218 4.6%
2022 9.03 105th 106 0.9%
2023 3.39 109th 109 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Pulaski Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.05 159th 160 0.6%
2019 1.18 165th 169 2.4%
2021 4.61 223rd 235 5.1%
2022 3.31 165th 166 0.6%
2023 1.30 160th 160 0.0%
2024 1.66 161st 161 0.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pulaski Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.63 91st 104 12.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pulaski Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.92 161st 164 1.8%
2019 2.99 166th 167 0.6%
2021 5.34 214th 224 4.5%
2022 4.70 166th 169 1.8%
2023 1.94 158th 158 0.0%
2024 1.88 157th 157 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Pulaski Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.25 30th 31 3.2%
2021 31.71 54th 80 32.5%
2022 28.01 31st 40 22.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pulaski Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.78 73rd 75 2.7%
2019 7.99 97th 97 0.0%
2021 9.97 139th 146 4.8%
2022 8.82 91st 97 6.2%
2023 8.60 98th 99 1.0%
2024 5.15 104th 104 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pulaski Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.15 168th 168 0.0%
2019 0.03 166th 166 0.0%
2021 0.91 175th 175 0.0%
2022 1.39 150th 151 0.7%
2023 0.03 158th 158 0.0%
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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.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Saturday, February 14, 2009

Open Quote I've attended this school from '91 to '93. If you want your child to focus on his or her education this is not the school. The kids were out of control, most of the teacher's time was spent babysitting. My overall opinion of the staff was good, but the kids that attended this school had no home-taught respect or manners. I would never send my child to this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pulaski Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 211 99 25 189 2 n/a n/a 0 526
1989 186 96 22 217 1 n/a n/a 0 522
1990 268 123 21 346 5 n/a n/a 0 763
1991 275 133 14 368 0 n/a n/a 0 790
1992 291 147 20 401 0 n/a n/a 0 859
1993 297 161 21 462 0 n/a n/a 0 941
1994 192 127 26 315 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1995 192 100 32 352 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1996 192 100 32 352 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1997 196 118 32 334 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1998 227 120 29 330 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1999 242 122 25 376 0 n/a n/a 0 765
2000 233 117 31 395 2 n/a n/a 0 778
2001 238 128 34 449 4 n/a n/a 0 853
2002 239 157 26 523 2 n/a n/a 0 947
2003 239 157 26 523 2 n/a n/a 0 947
2004 243 141 30 537 1 n/a n/a 0 952
2005 232 136 36 520 0 n/a n/a 0 924
2006 227 125 30 519 0 n/a n/a 0 901
2007 161 143 25 529 1 n/a n/a 0 859
2008 157 133 21 507 2 n/a n/a 0 820
2009 129 110 17 447 1 n/a n/a 0 704
2010 105 89 14 441 0 n/a n/a 0 649
2011 121 70 19 388 0 0 8 0 606
2012 84 74 18 347 1 0 7 0 531
2013 82 73 17 336 1 0 8 0 517
2014 108 94 25 392 2 0 12 0 633
2015 132 104 24 494 1 0 14 0 769
2016 134 96 36 483 1 1 15 0 766
2017 139 96 34 508 0 0 14 0 791
2018 156 90 27 516 1 0 16 0 806
2019 166 94 22 573 1 0 19 0 875
2020 158 83 23 613 1 0 23 0 901
2021 171 83 22 598 0 0 23 0 897
2022 150 90 17 599 0 1 31 0 888
2023 151 93 15 574 0 2 31 1 867

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 Pulaski Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 526 40.0 13.1 n/a
1989 522 42.5 12.2 n/a
1990 763 59.0 12.9 n/a
1991 790 52.0 15.1 n/a
1992 859 50.6 16.9 40.9
1993 941 63.1 14.9 4.8
1994 660 42.4 15.6 58.8
1995 676 51.0 13.3 66
1996 676 51.0 13.3 66
1997 680 54.3 12.5 49.6
1998 706 57.9 12.2 50
1999 765 57.4 13.3 61.4
2000 778 55.9 13.9 70.1
2001 853 61.6 13.8 n/a
2002 947 69.8 13.6 71.4
2003 947 69.8 13.6 71.4
2004 952 72.1 13.2 70.1
2005 924 55.4 16.7 n/a
2006 901 53.1 17.0 70.6
2007 859 48.6 17.7 70.2
2008 820 64.0 12.8 67.3
2009 704 60.3 13.0 83.2
2010 649 55.4 11.7 83.2
2011 606 51.3 11.8 76.2
2012 531 43.5 12.2 83.6
2013 517 38.3 13.4 84.3
2014 633 48.9 12.9 85.6
2015 769 62.0 12.4 89.6
2016 766 65.0 11.7 89.9
2017 791 63.0 12.5 86.3
2018 806 63.5 12.6 85.6
2019 875 63.0 13.8 84
2020 901 68.6 13.1 75.7
2021 897 55.5 16.1 77
2022 888 54.7 16.2 78.9
2023 867 65.0 13.3 79.8

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 Pulaski Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 526 40.0 13.1 n/a
1989 522 42.5 12.2 n/a
1990 763 59.0 12.9 n/a
1991 790 52.0 15.1 n/a
1992 859 50.6 16.9 40.9
1993 941 63.1 14.9 4.8
1994 660 42.4 15.6 58.8
1995 676 51.0 13.3 66
1996 676 51.0 13.3 66
1997 680 54.3 12.5 49.6
1998 706 57.9 12.2 50
1999 765 57.4 13.3 61.4
2000 778 55.9 13.9 70.1
2001 853 61.6 13.8 n/a
2002 947 69.8 13.6 71.4
2003 947 69.8 13.6 71.4
2004 952 72.1 13.2 70.1
2005 924 55.4 16.7 n/a
2006 901 53.1 17.0 70.6
2007 859 48.6 17.7 70.2
2008 820 64.0 12.8 67.3
2009 704 60.3 13.0 83.2
2010 649 55.4 11.7 83.2
2011 606 51.3 11.8 76.2
2012 531 43.5 12.2 83.6
2013 517 38.3 13.4 84.3
2014 633 48.9 12.9 85.6
2015 769 62.0 12.4 89.6
2016 766 65.0 11.7 89.9
2017 791 63.0 12.5 86.3
2018 806 63.5 12.6 85.6
2019 875 63.0 13.8 84
2020 901 68.6 13.1 75.7
2021 897 55.5 16.1 77
2022 888 54.7 16.2 78.9
2023 867 65.0 13.3 79.8

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 Pulaski Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,203
2019 $14,160
2020 $14,375
2021 $16,278
2022 $18,624
2023 $18,818

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pulaski 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 255th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 246th of 249 Middle schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pulaski Middle School)11.410.7
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Britain School District)1916.8
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pulaski Middle School)3.33.8
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Britain School District)9.59.6
 0.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pulaski Middle School)13.49.7
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Britain School District)20.215.4
 4.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pulaski Middle School)3.82.4
 1.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Britain School District)97.8
 1.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pulaski Middle School)16.210.1
 6.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Britain School District)19.816.4
 3.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students875867
 0.9%
African American9493
 1.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2215
 31.8%
Hispanic573574
 0.2%
Pacific Islander02
White166151
 9%
Two or More Races1931
 63.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84%79.8%
 4.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pulaski Middle School

Students at Pulaski Middle School are 66% Hispanic, 17% White, 11% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Pulaski Middle School ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Connecticut middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 867 students attended Pulaski Middle School.

Students who attend Pulaski Middle School usually go on to attend New Britain High School


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