John Lyman School

Summary:

John Lyman School is an elementary school located in Middlefield, Connecticut, serving 182 students in grades K-4 and part of the Regional School District 13.

John Lyman School consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with over 70% of 3rd-grade and 67% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 63% and 60% in the district, and 46% and 49% statewide. In mathematics, 67% of 3rd-graders and 45% of 4th-graders at John Lyman are proficient or better, exceeding the district and state averages. The school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.4, suggesting more individualized attention for students. However, John Lyman has a significantly less diverse student population, with 84% White students, compared to the surrounding schools like Israel Putnam School and Frederick Brewster School, which have more diverse student bodies.

The low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at John Lyman School, just 12%, indicates that the school serves a more affluent population compared to nearby schools in the Meriden School District and Middletown School District. This socioeconomic disparity may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, but it also raises questions about equity and inclusivity within the school community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

106 Way Rd.
Middlefield, CT 06455

(860) 349-7240

District: Regional School District 13

Students who attend John Lyman School usually attend:

Middle:	Frank Ward Strong School
High:	Coginchaug Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

Number of students: 182

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.5%

Hispanic:

11.5%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.1%

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Schooldigger Rankings:

John Lyman School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School District 13:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School District 13 77^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at John Lyman School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	76.22	147^th	570	74.2%
2007	81.77	61^st	568	89.3%
2008	78.26	114^th	565	79.8%
2009	78.59	105^th	566	81.4%
2010	82.58	41^st	579	92.9%
2011	74.95	163^rd	565	71.2%
2012	76.98	125^th	564	77.8%
2013	77.68	129^th	557	76.8%
2015	77.95	133^rd	551	75.9%
2016	72.97	155^th	518	70.1%
2018	69.87	185^th	532	65.2%
2019	79.72	124^th	522	76.2%
2021	78.59	130^th	538	75.8%
2023	70.08	166^th	491	66.2%

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Rank History for Female students at John Lyman School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	75.38	116^th	455	74.5%

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Rank History for White students at John Lyman School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	52.08	167^th	295	43.4%
2021	58.22	143^rd	327	56.3%
2023	63.84	110^th	262	58.0%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut State 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 John Lyman School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	205	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	208
1989	204	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	209
1990	229	3	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	233
1991	172	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	173
1992	184	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	188
1993	216	1	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	223
1994	224	0	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	230
1995	197	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	201
1996	197	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	201
1997	233	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	237
1998	247	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	254
1999	288	3	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	297
2000	259	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	265
2001	278	1	5	6	1	n/a	n/a	291
2002	349	1	9	5	1	n/a	n/a	365
2003	349	1	9	5	1	n/a	n/a	365
2004	338	1	10	2	1	n/a	n/a	352
2005	338	2	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	351
2006	394	5	7	4	1	n/a	n/a	411
2007	327	3	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	340
2008	319	2	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	332
2009	324	3	13	6	0	n/a	n/a	346
2010	304	3	12	4	0	n/a	n/a	323
2011	293	4	11	7	0	0	4	319
2012	267	3	10	11	0	0	9	300
2013	253	3	9	11	0	0	7	283
2014	228	2	5	12	0	0	7	254
2015	212	1	4	13	0	0	9	239
2016	214	2	4	10	0	0	8	238
2017	240	1	1	12	0	0	7	261
2018	216	1	1	11	0	0	8	237
2019	205	3	2	14	0	0	10	234
2020	187	0	1	16	0	0	10	214
2021	171	0	0	20	0	0	6	197
2022	160	0	2	22	0	0	6	190
2023	152	1	1	21	1	0	6	182

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 John Lyman School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	208	13.0	16.0	n/a
1989	209	13.0	16.0	n/a
1990	233	15.6	14.9	n/a
1991	173	12.6	13.7	n/a
1992	188	13.1	14.3	n/a
1993	223	14.0	15.9	0
1994	230	14.9	15.4	1.3
1995	201	12.7	15.8	1.5
1996	201	12.7	15.8	1.5
1997	237	14.8	16.0	2.5
1998	254	17.3	14.7	2.4
1999	297	19.3	15.4	1.7
2000	265	19.5	13.6	0.8
2001	291	20.8	14.0	n/a
2002	365	24.4	15.0	1.9
2003	365	24.4	15.0	1.9
2004	352	24.7	14.3	1.7
2005	351	23.5	14.9	n/a
2006	411	22.6	18.2	1.5
2007	340	23.6	14.4	1.2
2008	332	22.2	15.0	3.9
2009	346	25.5	14.8	2.9
2010	323	21.4	15.0	4.6
2011	319	22.2	14.3	4.4
2012	300	21.8	13.7	5.3
2013	283	22.7	12.4	4.6
2014	254	20.6	12.3	5.5
2015	239	21.0	11.3	5.4
2016	238	20.0	11.9	5.5
2017	261	24.2	10.7	8
2018	237	21.8	10.8	7.6
2019	234	21.5	10.8	13.7
2020	214	22.4	9.5	13.6
2021	197	21.7	9.0	11.2
2022	190	17.7	10.7	13.2
2023	182	19.2	9.4	12.1

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 John Lyman School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	208	13.0	16.0	n/a
1989	209	13.0	16.0	n/a
1990	233	15.6	14.9	n/a
1991	173	12.6	13.7	n/a
1992	188	13.1	14.3	n/a
1993	223	14.0	15.9	0
1994	230	14.9	15.4	1.3
1995	201	12.7	15.8	1.5
1996	201	12.7	15.8	1.5
1997	237	14.8	16.0	2.5
1998	254	17.3	14.7	2.4
1999	297	19.3	15.4	1.7
2000	265	19.5	13.6	0.8
2001	291	20.8	14.0	n/a
2002	365	24.4	15.0	1.9
2003	365	24.4	15.0	1.9
2004	352	24.7	14.3	1.7
2005	351	23.5	14.9	n/a
2006	411	22.6	18.2	1.5
2007	340	23.6	14.4	1.2
2008	332	22.2	15.0	3.9
2009	346	25.5	14.8	2.9
2010	323	21.4	15.0	4.6
2011	319	22.2	14.3	4.4
2012	300	21.8	13.7	5.3
2013	283	22.7	12.4	4.6
2014	254	20.6	12.3	5.5
2015	239	21.0	11.3	5.4
2016	238	20.0	11.9	5.5
2017	261	24.2	10.7	8
2018	237	21.8	10.8	7.6
2019	234	21.5	10.8	13.7
2020	214	22.4	9.5	13.6
2021	197	21.7	9.0	11.2
2022	190	17.7	10.7	13.2
2023	182	19.2	9.4	12.1

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 John Lyman School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$20,700
2019	$21,173
2020	$23,160
2021	$25,956
2022	$25,046
2023	$26,461

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Lyman School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 124^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 166^th of 491 Elementary schools	10.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John Lyman School)	74	73.8	0.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 13)	64.3	63.1	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John Lyman School)	72	66.7	5.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 13)	64.3	61.2	3.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John Lyman School)	79.5	66.7	12.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 13)	72.6	60.4	12.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (John Lyman School)	70.5	45.2	25.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 13)	67	50	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	234	182	22.2%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	14	21	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	205	152	25.9%
Two or More Races	10	6	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.7%	12.1%	1.6%

Schools Near John Lyman 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	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
John Lyman School	Public	PK, KG-4	106 Way Rd.	Middlefield	06455	Middlesex County	Regional School District 13	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 349-7240	182	19	9.4	12.1%	152 (83.5%)	1 (0.5%)	21 (11.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)								(n/a)								$26,461
Middlefield Memorial School	Public	3-5	124 Hubbard St.	Middlefield	06455	Middlesex County	Regional School District 13	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 349-7235	231	22	10.2	16.9%	204 (88.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	54.9	227^th of 497 public elementary schools	54.3%		55.9	227^th of 491 public elementary schools	53.8%		60.2	53.7	58.1	61.9	44.8	53.2	41.2	$25,971
Thomas Hooker School	Public	PK, KG-5	70 Overlook Rd.	Meriden	06450	New Haven County	Meriden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 237-8839	354	24	15.0	60.5%	106 (29.9%)	22 (6.2%)	194 (54.8%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.9%)	78.8	120^th of 497 public elementary schools	75.9%		70	167^th of 491 public elementary schools	66.0%	47		70.6		75.0	67.6	66.7		$15,743
Wesley School	Public	K-5	10 Wesleyan Hills Rd.	Middletown	06457	Middlesex County	Middletown School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 344-0381	213	17	12.3	35.7%	114 (53.5%)	41 (19.2%)	29 (13.6%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (12.7%)								(n/a)			50.0			47.6		$24,872
Nathan Hale School	Public	PK, KG-5	277 Atkins St. Ext.	Meriden	06450	New Haven County	Meriden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 237-7486	523	37	14.2	73.6%	119 (22.8%)	60 (11.5%)	300 (57.4%)	12 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.7%)	60.8	207^th of 497 public elementary schools	58.4%		46.2	256^th of 491 public elementary schools	47.9%	49	49.4	59.5	61.6	64.4	60.8	61.6	42.7	$15,280
Snow School	Public	PK, KG-5	299 Wadsworth St.	Middletown	06457	Middlesex County	Middletown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 347-2579	332	23	14.6	53.6%	143 (43.1%)	66 (19.9%)	64 (19.3%)	24 (7.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (9.6%)	59.6	211^th of 497 public elementary schools	57.5%		45.5	260^th of 491 public elementary schools	47.0%	49		59.5	47.4	61.5				$22,120
Moody School	Public	K-5	300 Country Club Rd.	Middletown	06457	Middlesex County	Middletown School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 347-2561	214	18	11.6	29.9%	103 (48.1%)	33 (15.4%)	27 (12.6%)	20 (9.3%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	29 (13.6%)	76.8	131^st of 497 public elementary schools	73.6%		79.8	114^th of 491 public elementary schools	76.8%	17		67.6	66.7	77.8	67.6	69.7	55.6	$26,026
Roger Sherman School	Public	PK, KG-5	64 North Pearl St.	Meriden	06450	New Haven County	Meriden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 238-1286	475	37	12.9	83.6%	68 (14.3%)	55 (11.6%)	318 (66.9%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.3%)	50.8	243^rd of 497 public elementary schools	51.1%		29.4	328^th of 491 public elementary schools	33.2%	85		50.5	57.0	41.7	50.5	63.5	45.2	$15,584
Israel Putnam School	Public	PK, KG-5	133 Parker Ave.	Meriden	06450	New Haven County	Meriden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 237-8493	500	34	14.8	76.8%	106 (21.2%)	62 (12.4%)	287 (57.4%)	16 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.6%)	68	180^th of 497 public elementary schools	63.8%		58.2	212^th of 491 public elementary schools	56.8%	32	61.5	52.4	61.3	65.9	58.3	69.6	61.5	$15,359
Frederick Brewster School	Public	PK, KG-2	126 Tuttle Rd.	Durham	06422	Middlesex County	Regional School District 13	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 349-7227	235	23	10.0	19.6%	216 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.3%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)								(n/a)								$27,851

Frequently Asked Questions about John Lyman School

What district is John Lyman School in?

Regional School District 13

What schools do graduates of John Lyman School attend?

Students who attend John Lyman School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frank Ward Strong School
High : Coginchaug Regional High School

What is the racial makeup of John Lyman School?

Students at John Lyman School are 84% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend John Lyman School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 182 students attended John Lyman School.

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