Memorial Middle School

Summary:

Memorial Middle School is a public middle school located in Middlebury, Connecticut, serving 408 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Regional School District 15, which is ranked 56 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Memorial Middle School consistently performs above the state average in SBAC/English Language Arts and SBAC/Mathematics assessments across all grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 58.5% to 59% in ELA and 55.2% to 63.8% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 48.1% to 49.5% and 38.2% to 41.4%, respectively. The school's 8th-grade NGSS/Science proficiency rate of 68.7% is also significantly higher than the state average of 48.1%. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 81.62% of students identifying as white, which is lower than some nearby schools like Cross Street Intermediate School and Michael F. Wallace Middle School.

Memorial Middle School also serves a more affluent student population, with only 13% to 18.01% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years, significantly lower than nearby schools like City Hill Middle School and West Side Middle School, which have free and reduced-price lunch rates exceeding 50%. Additionally, Memorial Middle School has a higher spending per student, at $18,459 and $17,544 in the 2018-2019 and 2017-2018 school years, respectively, compared to some nearby schools like Swift Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1 Memorial Dr
       Middlebury, CT  06762


(203) 758-2496

District: Regional School District 15

SchoolDigger Rank:
64th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,239 Help


Students who attend Memorial Middle School usually attend:

High:    Pomperaug Regional High School

Feeder schools for Memorial Middle School:

Elementary:    Long Meadow Elementary School
    Middlebury Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  408

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.6%
Asian:
6.9%
Hispanic:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.7% Help


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Compare Details Memorial Middle School ranks better than 74.4% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.6%), Asian (6.9%), Hispanic (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memorial Middle School is $21,239.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Memorial Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Memorial Middle School 64th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Memorial Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Regional School District 15:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School District 15 56th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Memorial Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.10 52nd 248 79.0%
2007 76.51 56th 250 77.6%
2008 79.04 35th 252 86.1%
2009 77.02 54th 255 78.8%
2010 76.64 67th 268 75.0%
2011 76.85 61st 269 77.3%
2012 77.68 49th 272 82.0%
2013 80.41 28th 278 89.9%
2015 82.43 52nd 280 81.4%
2016 82.39 41st 246 83.3%
2017 84.93 33rd 250 86.8%
2018 73.29 74th 249 70.3%
2019 78.30 65th 259 74.9%
2021 69.95 87th 275 68.4%
2022 58.64 98th 250 60.8%
2023 61.11 95th 249 61.8%
2024 75.40 64th 250 74.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.00 116th 244 52.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.50 65th 218 70.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.41 60th 160 62.5%
2019 71.64 50th 169 70.4%
2021 64.30 84th 235 64.3%
2022 57.22 76th 166 54.2%
2023 55.50 74th 160 53.8%
2024 66.48 60th 161 62.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.69 22nd 104 78.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.63 73rd 164 55.5%
2019 70.50 64th 167 61.7%
2021 67.99 76th 224 66.1%
2022 52.10 84th 169 50.3%
2023 47.82 89th 158 43.7%
2024 64.24 62nd 157 60.5%
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Rank History for White students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.25 93rd 168 44.6%
2019 56.31 75th 166 54.8%
2021 43.00 97th 175 44.6%
2022 30.47 105th 151 30.5%
2023 32.19 112th 158 29.1%
2024 50.27 83rd 154 46.1%
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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 Memorial Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 281 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1989 328 0 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1990 370 1 6 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 377
1991 359 1 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1992 397 1 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1993 430 1 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1994 445 0 15 1 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 495 0 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1996 495 0 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1997 497 0 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1998 386 1 5 3 4 n/a n/a 0 399
1999 420 2 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2000 458 1 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2001 500 2 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2002 493 5 9 16 1 n/a n/a 0 524
2003 493 5 9 16 1 n/a n/a 0 524
2004 500 5 6 16 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2005 530 6 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2006 518 8 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2007 511 6 8 12 4 n/a n/a 0 541
2008 492 9 10 8 2 n/a n/a 0 521
2009 490 7 9 11 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2010 508 4 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2011 456 3 26 23 1 0 0 0 509
2012 454 6 27 22 1 0 0 0 510
2013 419 8 28 29 1 0 1 0 486
2014 409 9 24 26 0 0 3 0 471
2015 403 7 29 17 0 0 4 0 460
2016 382 8 29 21 0 0 6 0 446
2017 388 8 27 19 0 0 6 0 448
2018 379 8 21 23 0 1 7 0 439
2019 382 9 20 16 0 2 9 0 438
2020 380 8 24 20 0 2 13 0 447
2021 365 9 28 20 0 1 10 0 433
2022 348 8 27 29 0 1 10 0 423
2023 333 8 28 28 0 0 11 0 408

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 Memorial Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 286 21.0 13.6 n/a
1989 337 23.0 14.6 n/a
1990 377 26.0 14.5 n/a
1991 368 29.0 12.6 n/a
1992 405 30.9 13.1 0.7
1993 438 30.9 14.2 0.2
1994 461 34.8 13.2 4.3
1995 508 34.4 14.8 4.7
1996 508 34.4 14.8 4.7
1997 514 34.4 14.9 2.9
1998 399 30.5 13.1 2
1999 434 33.3 13.0 2.3
2000 480 34.3 14.0 1.3
2001 514 35.3 14.6 n/a
2002 524 38.1 13.8 2.3
2003 524 38.1 13.8 2.3
2004 527 39.2 13.4 2.8
2005 558 35.5 15.7 n/a
2006 547 35.7 15.3 2.4
2007 541 35.4 15.3 2
2008 521 39.2 13.3 3.5
2009 519 40.7 13.8 2.1
2010 532 37.5 14.1 4.9
2011 509 39.1 13.0 5.5
2012 510 39.3 12.9 6.5
2013 486 38.5 12.6 7.8
2014 471 37.5 12.5 6.8
2015 460 36.0 12.7 4.3
2016 446 34.0 13.1 4.5
2017 448 34.8 12.8 5.8
2018 439 40.0 10.9 8.2
2019 438 37.8 11.5 15.1
2020 447 35.3 12.6 15.7
2021 433 34.7 12.4 18
2022 423 34.1 12.4 13
2023 408 33.1 12.3 14.7

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 Memorial Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 286 21.0 13.6 n/a
1989 337 23.0 14.6 n/a
1990 377 26.0 14.5 n/a
1991 368 29.0 12.6 n/a
1992 405 30.9 13.1 0.7
1993 438 30.9 14.2 0.2
1994 461 34.8 13.2 4.3
1995 508 34.4 14.8 4.7
1996 508 34.4 14.8 4.7
1997 514 34.4 14.9 2.9
1998 399 30.5 13.1 2
1999 434 33.3 13.0 2.3
2000 480 34.3 14.0 1.3
2001 514 35.3 14.6 n/a
2002 524 38.1 13.8 2.3
2003 524 38.1 13.8 2.3
2004 527 39.2 13.4 2.8
2005 558 35.5 15.7 n/a
2006 547 35.7 15.3 2.4
2007 541 35.4 15.3 2
2008 521 39.2 13.3 3.5
2009 519 40.7 13.8 2.1
2010 532 37.5 14.1 4.9
2011 509 39.1 13.0 5.5
2012 510 39.3 12.9 6.5
2013 486 38.5 12.6 7.8
2014 471 37.5 12.5 6.8
2015 460 36.0 12.7 4.3
2016 446 34.0 13.1 4.5
2017 448 34.8 12.8 5.8
2018 439 40.0 10.9 8.2
2019 438 37.8 11.5 15.1
2020 447 35.3 12.6 15.7
2021 433 34.7 12.4 18
2022 423 34.1 12.4 13
2023 408 33.1 12.3 14.7

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 Memorial Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,544
2019 $18,459
2020 $17,912
2021 $18,933
2022 $19,773
2023 $21,239

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Memorial Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 65th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 95th of 249 Middle schools
 13.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Middle School)69.346.8
 22.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 15)75.452.3
 23.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Middle School)67.145
 22.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 15)69.851.3
 18.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Middle School)70.553.4
 17.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 15)71.356.7
 14.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Middle School)66.954.5
 12.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 15)61.658.1
 3.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Middle School)67.857.4
 10.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 15)76.457.4
 19%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Middle School)55.541.7
 13.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 15)63.952.9
 11%
   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 Students438408
 6.8%
African American98
 11.1%
American Indian00
Asian2028
 40%
Hispanic1628
 75%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White382333
 12.8%
Two or More Races911
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.1%14.7%
 0.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 408 students attended Memorial Middle School.

Memorial Middle School ranks 64th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Memorial Middle School are 82% White, 7% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Memorial Middle School usually go on to attend Pomperaug Regional High School


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