Old Saybrook Middle School

Summary:

Old Saybrook Middle School is a public middle school serving 317 students in grades 5-8 in the town of Old Saybrook, Connecticut. This high-performing school consistently outperforms state averages and many nearby middle schools in academic achievement, with a strong focus on preparing students for success.

Old Saybrook Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with a large majority of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 70.7% of 5th graders, 69.4% of 6th graders, 65.5% of 7th graders, and 70% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, significantly higher than the state averages ranging from 38.2% to 51.4%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were also impressive, with 69.1% of 5th graders, 70.5% of 6th graders, 59% of 7th graders, and 45.1% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to state averages of 38.2% to 43.1%. This strong academic performance has earned the school a ranking of 57 out of 250 middle schools in Connecticut, placing it in the top 25% statewide.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School in New London, Old Saybrook Middle School stands out as a high-achieving institution. Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School has significantly lower academic proficiency rates, with only 12.7% of 6th graders, 11.3% of 7th graders, and 8.4% of 8th graders proficient or better in ELA, and even lower rates in Mathematics. This contrast highlights the exceptional performance of Old Saybrook Middle School, which also benefits from a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more affluent student population compared to some neighboring schools.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 60 Sheffield St.
       Old Saybrook, CT  06475


(860) 395-3168

District: Old Saybrook School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
57th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,834 Help


Students who attend Old Saybrook Middle School usually attend:

High:    Old Saybrook Senior High School

Feeder schools for Old Saybrook Middle School:

Elementary:    Kathleen E. Goodwin School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.4 Help
Number of students:  317

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.3%
Hispanic:
13.9%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Old Saybrook Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.25. (See more...)
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Compare Details Old Saybrook Middle School ranks better than 77.2% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.3%), Hispanic (13.9%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Old Saybrook Middle School is 7.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Old Saybrook Middle School is $27,834.
Schooldigger 2019 Rankings:

Old Saybrook Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Saybrook Middle School 57th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Old Saybrook Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Old Saybrook School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Saybrook School District 67th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Old Saybrook Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.25 172nd 570 69.8%
2007 70.83 222nd 568 60.9%
2008 71.21 206th 565 63.5%
2009 74.16 173rd 566 69.4%
2010 77.55 136th 579 76.5%
2011 81.94 47th 565 91.7%
2012 81.16 59th 564 89.5%
2013 83.16 40th 557 92.8%
2015 77.10 140th 551 74.6%
2016 76.71 131st 518 74.7%
2017 79.27 131st 519 74.8%
2018 74.33 153rd 532 71.2%
2019 79.25 129th 522 75.3%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Old Saybrook Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Old Saybrook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.05 44th 248 82.3%
2007 79.05 37th 250 85.2%
2008 75.08 66th 252 73.8%
2009 76.17 61st 255 76.1%
2010 74.03 84th 268 68.7%
2011 74.77 74th 269 72.5%
2012 80.38 29th 272 89.3%
2013 80.63 25th 278 91.0%
2015 83.59 47th 280 83.2%
2016 76.08 62nd 246 74.8%
2017 72.93 72nd 250 71.2%
2018 66.87 92nd 249 63.1%
2019 83.91 38th 259 85.3%
2021 75.36 75th 275 72.7%
2022 79.44 51st 250 79.6%
2023 65.99 87th 249 65.1%
2024 78.46 57th 250 77.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Old Saybrook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.24 76th 244 68.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Old Saybrook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.11 81st 160 49.4%
2019 75.64 41st 169 75.7%
2021 74.38 65th 235 72.3%
2022 82.12 28th 166 83.1%
2023 59.07 66th 160 58.8%
2024 70.46 49th 161 69.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Old Saybrook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.70 17th 167 89.8%
2021 69.56 72nd 224 67.9%
2022 74.96 45th 169 73.4%
2023 54.60 79th 158 50.0%
2024 75.69 35th 157 77.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Old Saybrook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.31 101st 168 39.9%
2019 72.46 47th 166 71.7%
2021 61.50 68th 175 61.1%
2022 65.75 51st 151 66.2%
2023 47.48 86th 158 45.6%
2024 67.97 44th 154 71.4%
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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 parent
Friday, February 3, 2017

Open Quote Very poor school, Very poor school leadership. Mandy is full of broken promises if you are part of the A list you will go far, we have asked for help multiple times the school system has fail more than one of our children. If you have any possible other school system you and your family would be better off by far... I would think a town like Old Saybrook would be able to afford quality help. I would rather pay higher taxes for quality people. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Old Saybrook Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 475 15 5 12 9 n/a n/a 0 516
1993 500 20 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 535
1994 492 21 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1995 496 21 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 530
1996 496 21 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 530
1997 516 12 8 16 2 n/a n/a 0 554
1998 543 14 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 576
1999 526 9 10 13 1 n/a n/a 0 559
2000 511 10 12 10 1 n/a n/a 0 544
2001 533 11 14 15 1 n/a n/a 0 574
2002 527 9 19 13 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2003 527 9 19 13 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2004 546 10 25 15 3 n/a n/a 0 599
2005 563 12 31 17 2 n/a n/a 0 625
2006 558 12 31 15 2 n/a n/a 0 618
2007 561 13 37 20 2 n/a n/a 0 633
2008 564 16 44 25 1 n/a n/a 0 650
2009 519 19 43 28 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2010 528 13 33 22 2 n/a n/a 0 598
2011 509 11 37 22 3 0 0 0 582
2012 492 13 34 29 0 2 14 0 584
2013 475 12 23 30 0 2 11 0 553
2014 478 15 22 31 1 2 11 0 560
2015 458 14 21 31 0 0 7 0 531
2016 443 11 22 39 0 1 5 0 521
2017 423 10 19 39 0 0 6 0 497
2018 383 3 18 41 0 0 5 0 450
2019 383 0 15 48 0 1 11 0 458
2020 308 0 13 40 0 1 8 0 370
2021 267 1 11 41 0 1 9 0 330
2022 262 2 11 42 0 2 15 0 334
2023 245 2 9 44 0 2 15 0 317

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 Old Saybrook Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 516 40.3 12.8 5.6
1993 535 40.4 13.2 0.7
1994 524 38.2 13.7 10.3
1995 530 45.4 11.7 12.6
1996 530 45.4 11.7 12.6
1997 554 44.9 12.3 9.2
1998 576 45.1 12.8 5.7
1999 559 47.5 11.8 9.5
2000 544 46.6 11.7 9.9
2001 574 46.6 12.3 n/a
2002 568 50.3 11.3 7.4
2003 568 50.3 11.3 7.4
2004 599 51.6 11.6 7.5
2005 625 41.8 15.0 n/a
2006 618 39.9 15.5 8.7
2007 633 42.0 15.1 7.6
2008 650 50.6 12.8 8.5
2009 609 53.3 12.4 11.2
2010 598 50.0 11.9 11.9
2011 582 48.4 12.0 13.1
2012 584 50.2 11.6 14
2013 553 50.0 11.0 17.4
2014 560 48.8 11.4 16.4
2015 531 47.0 11.2 18.1
2016 521 49.0 10.6 18.4
2017 497 49.6 10.0 20.3
2018 450 55.2 8.1 14.9
2019 458 46.4 9.8 26.9
2020 370 42.0 8.8 24.3
2021 330 44.6 7.3 25.2
2022 334 39.4 8.4 27.8
2023 317 42.6 7.4 26.5

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 Old Saybrook Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 516 40.3 12.8 5.6
1993 535 40.4 13.2 0.7
1994 524 38.2 13.7 10.3
1995 530 45.4 11.7 12.6
1996 530 45.4 11.7 12.6
1997 554 44.9 12.3 9.2
1998 576 45.1 12.8 5.7
1999 559 47.5 11.8 9.5
2000 544 46.6 11.7 9.9
2001 574 46.6 12.3 n/a
2002 568 50.3 11.3 7.4
2003 568 50.3 11.3 7.4
2004 599 51.6 11.6 7.5
2005 625 41.8 15.0 n/a
2006 618 39.9 15.5 8.7
2007 633 42.0 15.1 7.6
2008 650 50.6 12.8 8.5
2009 609 53.3 12.4 11.2
2010 598 50.0 11.9 11.9
2011 582 48.4 12.0 13.1
2012 584 50.2 11.6 14
2013 553 50.0 11.0 17.4
2014 560 48.8 11.4 16.4
2015 531 47.0 11.2 18.1
2016 521 49.0 10.6 18.4
2017 497 49.6 10.0 20.3
2018 450 55.2 8.1 14.9
2019 458 46.4 9.8 26.9
2020 370 42.0 8.8 24.3
2021 330 44.6 7.3 25.2
2022 334 39.4 8.4 27.8
2023 317 42.6 7.4 26.5

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 Old Saybrook Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $20,521
2019 $20,396
2020 $22,747
2021 $25,952
2022 $25,908
2023 $27,834

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Old Saybrook Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 38th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 87th of 249 Middle schools
 20.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Old Saybrook Middle School)72.974.2
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Old Saybrook School District)72.974.2
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Old Saybrook Middle School)76.765.4
 11.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Old Saybrook School District)76.764.6
 12.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Old Saybrook Middle School)70.951.9
 19%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Old Saybrook School District)70.951.2
 19.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Old Saybrook Middle School)80.656.1
 24.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Old Saybrook School District)80.656.1
 24.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.149.7
 6.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Old Saybrook Middle School)64.364.8
 0.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Old Saybrook School District)64.364.8
 0.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Old Saybrook Middle School)70.554.1
 16.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Old Saybrook School District)70.554.1
 16.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Old Saybrook Middle School)61.731.6
 30.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Old Saybrook School District)61.731.6
 30.1%
   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 Students458317
 30.8%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian159
 40%
Hispanic4844
 8.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White383245
 36%
Two or More Races1115
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.9%26.5%
 0.4%


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Old Saybrook Middle School ranks 57th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Old Saybrook Middle School usually go on to attend Old Saybrook Senior High School

Students at Old Saybrook Middle School are 77% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 317 students attended Old Saybrook Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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