Middlebury Elementary School

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Middlebury Elementary School ranks 219 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Middlebury Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 319 students in grades PK-5 in Middlebury, Connecticut, which is part of the Regional School District 15. The school consistently outperforms state and regional averages in academic achievement, with a high percentage of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Middlebury Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 66.7% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and Math, compared to the state averages of 45.9% and 51.3%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.2 to 12.4 students per teacher over the past three years. However, the school's student population is predominantly white, with only 9.4% Hispanic, 5.96% Asian, and 0.31% African American students, which is not reflective of the racial diversity seen in many nearby schools, particularly those in the Waterbury School District.

Middlebury Elementary School's ranking among Connecticut elementary schools has fluctuated over the years, from a high of 53 out of 522 schools in 2018-2019 to a low of 225 out of 490 schools in 2021-2022. This suggests the school's performance may be influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement, such as changes in the state's assessment and ranking system. When compared to nearby schools, such as Hopeville School, Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School, and Western School, Middlebury Elementary School stands out for its higher academic performance, lower percentage of free/reduced-price lunch recipients, and lower student-teacher ratio.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

550 Whittemore Rd
Middlebury, CT 06762

(203) 758-2401

District: Regional School District 15

SchoolDigger Rank:
219^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,776

Students who attend Middlebury Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Memorial Middle School
High:	Pomperaug Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 319

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.1%

Hispanic:

9.4%

Asian:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Middlebury Elementary School ranks better than 55.9% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School District 15. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.52. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middlebury Elementary School is $22,776, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School District 15!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Middlebury Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Middlebury Elementary School 219^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Middlebury Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Regional School District 15:

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

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Rank History for all students at Middlebury Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	81.98	70^th	570	87.7%
2007	79.26	100^th	568	82.4%
2008	80.11	84^th	565	85.1%
2009	80.45	75^th	566	86.7%
2010	77.73	133^rd	579	77.0%
2011	77.52	127^th	565	77.5%
2012	80.54	69^th	564	87.8%
2013	79.08	104^th	557	81.3%
2015	74.68	171^st	551	69.0%
2016	73.87	147^th	518	71.6%
2017	73.51	154^th	519	70.3%
2018	71.52	174^th	532	67.3%
2019	87.74	53^rd	522	89.8%
2021	79.91	122^nd	538	77.3%
2022	55.34	225^th	490	54.1%
2023	70.16	163^rd	491	66.8%
2024	56.52	219^th	497	55.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Middlebury Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	39.79	167^th	259	35.5%
2019	53.37	138^th	242	43.0%
2021	76.24	112^th	455	75.4%
2023	67.69	99^th	230	57.0%
2024	52.77	132^nd	237	44.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Middlebury Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	71.03	97^th	262	63.0%
2019	76.41	66^th	247	73.3%
2021	76.79	110^th	445	75.3%
2023	82.67	39^th	231	83.1%
2024	32.56	167^th	233	28.3%

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Rank History for White students at Middlebury Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	38.29	204^th	296	31.1%
2019	59.71	135^th	295	54.2%
2021	62.00	132^nd	327	59.6%
2022	22.00	224^th	252	11.1%
2023	44.62	170^th	262	35.1%
2024	20.87	212^th	250	15.2%

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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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Middlebury Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	355	1	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	364
1989	351	0	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	358
1990	382	n/a	12	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	394
1991	376	0	13	0	0	n/a	n/a	389
1992	394	1	14	2	0	n/a	n/a	411
1993	420	1	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	432
1994	409	0	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	417
1995	404	1	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	418
1996	404	1	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	418
1997	413	1	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	425
1998	389	2	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	403
1999	401	4	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	415
2000	424	2	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	436
2001	412	6	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	429
2002	411	6	12	8	0	n/a	n/a	437
2003	411	6	12	8	0	n/a	n/a	437
2004	456	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	456
2005	432	4	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	445
2006	497	8	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	516
2007	423	8	8	15	0	n/a	n/a	454
2008	430	4	9	13	0	n/a	n/a	456
2009	441	5	10	11	0	n/a	n/a	467
2010	426	4	9	14	0	n/a	n/a	453
2011	424	5	11	21	0	0	0	461
2012	407	8	13	21	0	0	2	451
2013	383	7	12	15	0	0	4	421
2014	335	5	9	13	0	1	4	367
2015	313	6	11	10	0	1	7	348
2016	293	7	9	9	0	1	10	329
2017	268	6	7	11	0	1	10	303
2018	261	3	11	15	0	1	6	297
2019	265	2	13	16	0	1	5	302
2020	285	2	20	20	0	0	4	331
2021	264	1	20	20	0	0	4	309
2022	265	3	22	24	0	0	7	321
2023	262	1	19	30	0	0	7	319

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 Middlebury Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	364	21.0	17.3	n/a
1989	358	22.0	16.2	n/a
1990	394	26.7	14.7	n/a
1991	389	24.7	15.7	n/a
1992	411	26.6	15.4	4.4
1993	432	25.6	16.9	0.5
1994	417	27.7	15.1	4.3
1995	418	27.5	15.2	6.7
1996	418	27.5	15.2	6.7
1997	425	27.5	15.5	2.1
1998	403	20.8	19.4	3
1999	415	26.6	15.6	2.4
2000	436	28.7	15.2	2.1
2001	429	30.0	14.3	n/a
2002	437	27.2	16.1	2.5
2003	437	27.2	16.1	2.5
2004	456	29.0	15.7	2.6
2005	445	26.6	16.7	n/a
2006	516	26.5	19.5	1.4
2007	454	25.5	17.8	2.9
2008	456	27.6	16.5	3.5
2009	467	31.3	15.9	1.1
2010	453	28.4	15.9	4.2
2011	461	29.9	15.4	5.4
2012	451	30.3	14.8	4.9
2013	421	30.6	13.7	6.4
2014	367	29.3	12.5	10.4
2015	348	26.0	13.3	12.1
2016	329	24.0	13.7	12.8
2017	303	25.1	12.0	11.6
2018	297	24.4	12.1	10.1
2019	302	24.0	12.5	13.6
2020	331	25.9	12.7	17.5
2021	309	27.3	11.2	17.8
2022	321	25.8	12.4	14
2023	319	26.8	11.8	18.2

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 Middlebury Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	364	21.0	17.3	n/a
1989	358	22.0	16.2	n/a
1990	394	26.7	14.7	n/a
1991	389	24.7	15.7	n/a
1992	411	26.6	15.4	4.4
1993	432	25.6	16.9	0.5
1994	417	27.7	15.1	4.3
1995	418	27.5	15.2	6.7
1996	418	27.5	15.2	6.7
1997	425	27.5	15.5	2.1
1998	403	20.8	19.4	3
1999	415	26.6	15.6	2.4
2000	436	28.7	15.2	2.1
2001	429	30.0	14.3	n/a
2002	437	27.2	16.1	2.5
2003	437	27.2	16.1	2.5
2004	456	29.0	15.7	2.6
2005	445	26.6	16.7	n/a
2006	516	26.5	19.5	1.4
2007	454	25.5	17.8	2.9
2008	456	27.6	16.5	3.5
2009	467	31.3	15.9	1.1
2010	453	28.4	15.9	4.2
2011	461	29.9	15.4	5.4
2012	451	30.3	14.8	4.9
2013	421	30.6	13.7	6.4
2014	367	29.3	12.5	10.4
2015	348	26.0	13.3	12.1
2016	329	24.0	13.7	12.8
2017	303	25.1	12.0	11.6
2018	297	24.4	12.1	10.1
2019	302	24.0	12.5	13.6
2020	331	25.9	12.7	17.5
2021	309	27.3	11.2	17.8
2022	321	25.8	12.4	14
2023	319	26.8	11.8	18.2

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 Middlebury Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$19,089
2019	$18,822
2020	$18,757
2021	$21,821
2022	$21,596
2023	$22,776

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middlebury Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 53^rd of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 163^rd of 491 Elementary schools	23%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Middlebury Elementary School)	82.7	66.1	16.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 15)	77	61.2	15.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Middlebury Elementary School)	92.3	64.5	27.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 15)	84.7	69	15.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Middlebury Elementary School)	65	66.7	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 15)	68	64.2	3.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	302	319	5.6%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	13	19	46.2%
Hispanic	16	30	87.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	265	262	1.1%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.6%	18.2%	4.6%

Schools Near Middlebury Elementary 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	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	Total
Middlebury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Whittemore Rd	Middlebury	06762	New Haven County	Regional School District 15	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 758-2401	319	27	11.8	18.2%	262 (82.1%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (9.4%)	19 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	56.5	219^th of 497 public elementary schools	55.9%		70.2	163^rd of 491 public elementary schools	66.8%	56	50.8		66.7	59.4	41.5				66.7	53.1	50.8			$22,776
B. W. Tinker School	Public	PK, KG-5	809 Highland Ave.	Waterbury	06708	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8186	567	32	17.9	69.3%	86 (15.2%)	94 (16.6%)	350 (61.7%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.9%)	13.8	407^th of 497 public elementary schools	18.1%		9.4	435^th of 491 public elementary schools	11.4%	28	31.2		23.5	27.1	32.1				28.6	19.8	20.4			$15,964
Western School	Public	K-4	108 Pine St.	Naugatuck	06770	New Haven County	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 720-5244	272	15	18.1	54.0%	116 (42.6%)	36 (13.2%)	94 (34.6%)	6 (2.2%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.3%)	30.1	327^th of 497 public elementary schools	34.2%		28.5	332^nd of 491 public elementary schools	32.4%	5			35.7	42.9					31.0	44.4				$15,299
Duggan School	Public	PK, KG-8	952 Bank Street	Waterbury	06708	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8875	429	33	13.0	86.7%	41 (9.6%)	103 (24.0%)	257 (59.9%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.1%)	15.1	395^th of 497 public elementary schools	20.5%		10.2	427^th of 491 public elementary schools	13.0%	32		29.7	20.0			31.7	24.1	18.9	30.0	25.6			16.7	$19,205
Hop Brook Elementary School	Public	K-4	75 Crown Street	Naugatuck	06770	New Haven County	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 720-5231	328	27	12.1	61.0%	136 (41.5%)	40 (12.2%)	133 (40.5%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.3%)	41.7	279^th of 497 public elementary schools	43.9%		19.8	365^th of 491 public elementary schools	25.7%	86			50.0						47.1	41.9				$15,895
Carrington School	Public	PK, KG-8	24 Kenmore Ave.	Waterbury	06708	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8184	457	25	17.9	68.3%	85 (18.6%)	90 (19.7%)	237 (51.9%)	14 (3.1%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.5%)	21.5	360^th of 497 public elementary schools	27.6%		23.3	352^nd of 491 public elementary schools	28.3%	8			42.6	30.0	32.0	25.5		21.2	42.6	38.0	18.0	23.6		$16,504
Long Meadow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	65 North Benson Rd.	Middlebury	06762	New Haven County	Regional School District 15	No	No	No	No	(203) 758-1144	515	43	11.9	10.1%	400 (77.7%)	20 (3.9%)	44 (8.5%)	25 (4.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.7%)	60.2	208^th of 497 public elementary schools	58.1%		65.5	183^rd of 491 public elementary schools	62.7%	25	62.7		49.3	48.6	65.1				62.0	55.4	53.0			$21,792
Bunker Hill School	Public	PK, KG-5	170 Bunker Hill Ave.	Waterbury	06708	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8183	468	32	14.6	75.6%	40 (8.5%)	104 (22.2%)	288 (61.5%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.4%)	7	465^th of 497 public elementary schools	6.4%		7.1	462^nd of 491 public elementary schools	5.9%	3	21.2		24.2	12.5	19.7				12.9	19.4	9.1			$17,655
Salem School	Public	K-4	124 Meadow St.	Naugatuck	06770	New Haven County	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 720-5242	251	20	12.8	62.9%	89 (35.5%)	26 (10.4%)	118 (47.0%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.6%)	15.6	392^nd of 497 public elementary schools	21.1%		27	336^th of 491 public elementary schools	31.6%	56			22.2	33.3					31.1	29.4				$16,461
Hopeville School	Public	K-5	2 Cypress St.	Waterbury	06706	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8173	303	29	10.3	72.9%	26 (8.6%)	55 (18.2%)	209 (69.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)								(n/a)	16.7				16.7									$21,420

Frequently Asked Questions about Middlebury Elementary School

What district is Middlebury Elementary School in?

Regional School District 15

What is the racial makeup of Middlebury Elementary School?

Students at Middlebury Elementary School are 82% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Middlebury Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 319 students attended Middlebury Elementary School.

Is Middlebury Elementary School a good school?

Middlebury Elementary School ranks 219^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Middlebury Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Middlebury Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Memorial Middle School
High : Pomperaug Regional High School

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