Eli Terry Junior Middle School

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Eli Terry Junior Middle School is a public middle school located in Terryville, Connecticut, serving 279 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Plymouth School District, which is ranked 113 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eli Terry Junior Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (77.42%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as Tyrrell Middle School (31.37% white) and John F. Kennedy Middle School (21.6% white). The school's academic performance is mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts above the state average for 7th and 8th grades, but below the state average for 6th grade. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were below the state average for all three grades. However, the school's female students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have performed exceptionally well, ranking in the top 13% and top 7% of Connecticut middle schools, respectively, in recent years.

Eli Terry Junior Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.3 to 11.5 students per teacher over the past three years, which may contribute to the school's strong performance for certain student subgroups. The school's spending per student ($15,075 in 2018-2019) is comparable to nearby schools, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be driving the school's academic outcomes. When compared to other middle schools in the area, Eli Terry Junior Middle School generally performs on par or slightly below in terms of overall academic proficiency rates, but its strengths in supporting specific student populations make it a unique and noteworthy school in the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 21 North Main Street
       Terryville, CT  06786


(860) 314-2790

District: Plymouth School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
115th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,479 Help


Students who attend Eli Terry Junior Middle School usually attend:

High:    Terryville High School

Feeder schools for Eli Terry Junior Middle School:

Elementary:    Harry S. Fisher Elementary School
    Plymouth Center School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.4%
Hispanic:
15.1%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48% Help


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Compare Details Eli Terry Junior Middle School ranks better than 54% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eli Terry Junior Middle School is $22,479.
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Eli Terry Junior Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eli Terry Junior Middle School 115th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Eli Terry Junior Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Plymouth School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Plymouth School District 113th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Eli Terry Junior Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Eli Terry Junior Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.21 156th 248 37.1%
2007 51.57 149th 250 40.4%
2008 52.03 150th 252 40.5%
2009 63.48 124th 255 51.4%
2010 59.58 144th 268 46.3%
2011 52.54 159th 269 40.9%
2012 53.03 165th 272 39.3%
2013 50.68 169th 278 39.2%
2015 42.97 160th 280 42.9%
2016 40.94 136th 246 44.7%
2017 46.50 128th 250 48.8%
2018 39.87 148th 249 40.6%
2019 65.84 97th 259 62.5%
2021 75.90 74th 275 73.1%
2022 65.61 83rd 250 66.8%
2023 52.71 117th 249 53.0%
2024 51.54 115th 250 54.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Eli Terry Junior Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.09 13th 244 94.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eli Terry Junior Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.25 17th 104 83.7%
2021 88.88 14th 218 93.6%
2022 88.60 7th 106 93.4%
2023 57.22 39th 109 64.2%
2024 48.33 59th 114 48.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Eli Terry Junior Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.57 97th 160 39.4%
2019 51.52 96th 169 43.2%
2021 74.74 63rd 235 73.2%
2022 75.67 46th 166 72.3%
2023 44.28 93rd 160 41.9%
2024 43.05 94th 161 41.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Eli Terry Junior Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.42 119th 164 27.4%
2019 65.16 70th 167 58.1%
2021 70.49 70th 224 68.8%
2022 58.84 74th 169 56.2%
2023 32.53 105th 158 33.5%
2024 26.43 114th 157 27.4%
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Rank History for White students at Eli Terry Junior Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.63 141st 168 16.1%
2019 43.12 97th 166 41.6%
2021 57.56 75th 175 57.1%
2022 46.91 82nd 151 45.7%
2023 22.76 128th 158 19.0%
2024 26.10 120th 154 22.1%
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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 Eli Terry Junior Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 419 3 4 5 21 n/a n/a 0 452
1989 418 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1990 418 1 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 424
1991 438 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1992 416 5 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1993 449 2 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1994 466 3 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1995 529 4 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1996 529 4 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1997 486 3 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1998 512 6 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1999 471 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2000 521 7 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2001 522 9 5 5 3 n/a n/a 0 544
2002 495 2 3 9 6 n/a n/a 0 515
2003 495 2 3 9 6 n/a n/a 0 515
2004 460 3 4 12 3 n/a n/a 0 482
2005 490 4 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 506
2006 456 5 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 470
2007 467 12 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2008 454 14 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2009 445 12 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2010 420 11 5 19 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2011 417 9 3 9 3 0 0 0 441
2012 400 9 4 9 3 0 2 0 427
2013 391 11 3 14 2 0 1 0 422
2014 342 8 4 24 1 0 1 0 380
2015 317 7 4 22 2 0 4 0 356
2016 304 3 6 17 0 0 7 0 337
2017 299 4 8 22 0 0 5 0 338
2018 310 4 13 21 1 0 2 0 351
2019 308 4 10 24 2 0 6 0 354
2020 300 3 5 41 1 0 9 0 359
2021 259 1 1 42 1 0 10 0 314
2022 248 1 3 48 0 0 18 0 318
2023 216 4 3 42 0 0 14 0 279

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 Eli Terry Junior Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 452 32.0 14.1 n/a
1989 421 34.0 12.3 n/a
1990 424 32.0 13.2 n/a
1991 442 34.0 13.0 n/a
1992 428 34.4 12.4 9.6
1993 459 37.7 12.2 0.9
1994 475 37.6 12.6 16.2
1995 539 38.7 13.9 14.8
1996 539 38.7 13.9 14.8
1997 498 35.9 13.9 9
1998 520 37.6 13.8 9.4
1999 479 36.6 13.1 16.1
2000 535 39.1 13.7 17.4
2001 544 36.2 15.0 n/a
2002 515 40.0 12.9 13.8
2003 515 40.0 12.9 13.8
2004 482 42.0 11.5 17
2005 506 32.0 15.8 n/a
2006 470 33.0 14.2 18.3
2007 490 33.0 14.8 15.9
2008 484 34.0 14.2 18
2009 475 36.1 14.1 18.5
2010 455 35.1 12.9 22.9
2011 441 35.5 12.4 29
2012 427 35.4 12.0 30.2
2013 422 35.4 11.9 27.7
2014 380 36.1 10.5 23.2
2015 356 30.0 11.8 29.8
2016 337 33.0 10.2 31.5
2017 338 27.0 12.5 32
2018 351 30.3 11.5 31.3
2019 354 26.0 13.6 41.5
2020 359 27.5 13.0 45.7
2021 314 27.1 11.5 49
2022 318 30.5 10.4 43.7
2023 279 30.0 9.3 48

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 Eli Terry Junior Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 452 32.0 14.1 n/a
1989 421 34.0 12.3 n/a
1990 424 32.0 13.2 n/a
1991 442 34.0 13.0 n/a
1992 428 34.4 12.4 9.6
1993 459 37.7 12.2 0.9
1994 475 37.6 12.6 16.2
1995 539 38.7 13.9 14.8
1996 539 38.7 13.9 14.8
1997 498 35.9 13.9 9
1998 520 37.6 13.8 9.4
1999 479 36.6 13.1 16.1
2000 535 39.1 13.7 17.4
2001 544 36.2 15.0 n/a
2002 515 40.0 12.9 13.8
2003 515 40.0 12.9 13.8
2004 482 42.0 11.5 17
2005 506 32.0 15.8 n/a
2006 470 33.0 14.2 18.3
2007 490 33.0 14.8 15.9
2008 484 34.0 14.2 18
2009 475 36.1 14.1 18.5
2010 455 35.1 12.9 22.9
2011 441 35.5 12.4 29
2012 427 35.4 12.0 30.2
2013 422 35.4 11.9 27.7
2014 380 36.1 10.5 23.2
2015 356 30.0 11.8 29.8
2016 337 33.0 10.2 31.5
2017 338 27.0 12.5 32
2018 351 30.3 11.5 31.3
2019 354 26.0 13.6 41.5
2020 359 27.5 13.0 45.7
2021 314 27.1 11.5 49
2022 318 30.5 10.4 43.7
2023 279 30.0 9.3 48

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 Eli Terry Junior Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,952
2019 $15,075
2020 $15,597
2021 $18,953
2022 $19,740
2023 $22,479

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Eli Terry Junior Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 97th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 117th of 249 Middle schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Eli Terry Junior Middle School)69.645.7
 23.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth School District)69.645.7
 23.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Eli Terry Junior Middle School)52.944.3
 8.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth School District)52.944.3
 8.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Eli Terry Junior Middle School)55.950.5
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth School District)55.950
 5.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Eli Terry Junior Middle School)55.944.7
 11.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth School District)55.944.2
 11.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Eli Terry Junior Middle School)60.752.3
 8.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth School District)60.751.8
 8.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Eli Terry Junior Middle School)54.533.3
 21.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth School District)54.533
 21.5%
   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 Students354279
 21.2%
African American44
American Indian20
 100%
Asian103
 70%
Hispanic2442
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White308216
 29.9%
Two or More Races614
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.5%48%
 6.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Eli Terry Junior Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 279 students attended Eli Terry Junior Middle School.

Eli Terry Junior Middle School ranks 115th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Eli Terry Junior Middle School usually go on to attend Terryville High School

Students at Eli Terry Junior Middle School are 77% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.


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