Is Stafford Middle School a good school?

Stafford Middle School ranks 105 th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Stafford Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 332 students attended Stafford Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Stafford Middle School?

Students at Stafford Middle School are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Stafford Middle School attend?

Students who attend Stafford Middle School usually go on to attend Stafford High School

Stafford Middle School

Summary:

Stafford Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, with a student population of 332 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Stafford School District, which is ranked 99 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stafford Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (83.73%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, with a lower percentage of minority students. The school's academic performance, as measured by SBAC/NGSS test scores, is generally on par with or slightly below the state and district averages, but its performance in 8th grade English Language Arts (59.8% proficient) and 8th grade Science (59.3% proficient) is notably higher than the state averages. Stafford Middle School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.3 to 10.7 over the past three school years, which could indicate more individualized attention for students. However, the school's percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has fluctuated between 33.43% and 44.35% over the past three years, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to higher-ranked nearby schools, such as Timothy Edwards School, Mansfield Middle School, and Capt. Nathan Hale School, Stafford Middle School's performance is generally lower, with higher test scores, higher statewide rankings, and lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students. Stafford Middle School's statewide ranking has also declined from 72nd out of 280 Connecticut middle schools in 2014-2015 to 105th out of 250 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance may be declining relative to other middle schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 6-8

21 Levinthal Run
Stafford Springs, CT 06076

(860) 684-2785

District: Stafford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
105^th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,871

Students who attend Stafford Middle School usually attend:

High:

Stafford High School

Feeder schools for Stafford Middle School:

Elementary:	Stafford Elementary School
	West Stafford School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 332

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.7%

Hispanic:

11.1%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.1%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.84. (See more...)

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stafford Middle School is $21,871.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stafford Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford Middle School 105^th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Stafford Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Stafford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford School District 99^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Stafford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	72.57	75^th	248	69.8%
2007	73.48	72^nd	250	71.2%
2008	76.52	52^nd	252	79.4%
2009	76.58	58^th	255	77.3%
2010	77.05	62^nd	268	76.9%
2011	77.65	56^th	269	79.2%
2012	77.79	48^th	272	82.4%
2013	76.96	62^nd	278	77.7%
2015	77.04	72^nd	280	74.3%
2016	65.85	84^th	246	65.9%
2017	62.16	95^th	250	62.0%
2018	56.04	120^th	249	51.8%
2019	48.60	134^th	259	48.3%
2021	38.18	157^th	275	42.9%
2022	53.14	107^th	250	57.2%
2023	46.16	128^th	249	48.6%
2024	56.84	105^th	250	58.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Stafford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	34.52	161^st	244	34.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stafford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	44.80	58^th	104	44.2%
2021	34.94	135^th	218	38.1%
2022	78.39	15^th	106	85.8%
2024	58.11	45^th	114	60.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Stafford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	45.08	102^nd	160	36.3%
2019	44.40	106^th	169	37.3%
2021	42.93	124^th	235	47.2%
2022	53.94	81^st	166	51.2%
2024	50.26	84^th	161	47.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Stafford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	50.49	91^st	164	44.5%
2019	41.71	104^th	167	37.7%
2021	29.18	150^th	224	33.0%
2024	43.97	87^th	157	44.6%

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Rank History for White students at Stafford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	27.18	127^th	168	24.4%
2019	19.26	144^th	166	13.3%
2021	11.13	162^nd	175	7.4%
2022	26.43	113^th	151	25.2%
2023	19.36	131^st	158	17.1%
2024	28.44	114^th	154	26.0%

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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 Stafford Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1993	408	4	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	423
1994	445	4	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	462
1995	466	3	5	11	0	n/a	n/a	485
1996	466	3	5	11	0	n/a	n/a	485
1997	476	1	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	490
1998	460	2	7	17	0	n/a	n/a	486
1999	475	4	5	10	0	n/a	n/a	494
2000	473	4	5	12	0	n/a	n/a	494
2001	447	4	6	19	1	n/a	n/a	477
2002	439	4	8	14	0	n/a	n/a	465
2003	439	4	8	14	0	n/a	n/a	465
2004	428	3	5	12	0	n/a	n/a	448
2005	439	4	9	9	1	n/a	n/a	462
2006	435	4	9	7	1	n/a	n/a	456
2007	439	7	5	11	0	n/a	n/a	462
2008	451	8	5	13	0	n/a	n/a	477
2009	402	7	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	424
2010	382	9	7	9	0	n/a	n/a	407
2011	381	1	4	20	0	0	10	416
2012	373	1	7	18	0	0	8	407
2013	344	0	6	25	1	0	7	383
2014	307	0	7	19	1	2	6	342
2015	307	4	10	24	2	0	7	354
2016	289	2	11	22	2	1	4	331
2017	285	5	7	22	5	1	3	328
2018	319	6	4	18	4	0	10	361
2019	306	7	1	21	3	0	11	349
2020	325	7	0	22	0	0	13	367
2021	298	4	0	28	0	0	15	345
2022	312	1	2	22	1	0	15	353
2023	278	0	1	37	1	0	15	332

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 Stafford Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	423	28.4	14.9	1.2
1994	462	28.7	16.1	23.8
1995	485	31.0	15.6	29.9
1996	485	31.0	15.6	29.9
1997	490	31.4	15.6	18.2
1998	486	35.3	13.8	18.7
1999	494	38.9	12.7	26.3
2000	494	36.4	13.6	25.1
2001	477	37.8	12.6	n/a
2002	465	38.5	12.1	20.4
2003	465	38.5	12.1	20.4
2004	448	38.5	11.6	21.2
2005	462	33.5	13.8	n/a
2006	456	33.5	13.6	21.3
2007	462	33.5	13.8	19.9
2008	477	38.5	12.4	24.5
2009	424	41.4	11.2	21.2
2010	407	35.5	11.4	20.9
2011	416	36.5	11.3	23.3
2012	407	36.5	11.1	28.3
2013	383	37.6	10.1	29.2
2014	342	36.2	9.4	28.1
2015	354	33.0	10.7	33.6
2016	331	33.0	10.0	36
2017	328	29.6	11.0	36
2018	361	30.8	11.7	31.6
2019	349	32.5	10.7	37
2020	367	31.2	11.7	40.1
2021	345	32.0	10.7	44.3
2022	353	36.0	9.8	33.4
2023	332	35.6	9.3	36.1

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 Stafford Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	423	28.4	14.9	1.2
1994	462	28.7	16.1	23.8
1995	485	31.0	15.6	29.9
1996	485	31.0	15.6	29.9
1997	490	31.4	15.6	18.2
1998	486	35.3	13.8	18.7
1999	494	38.9	12.7	26.3
2000	494	36.4	13.6	25.1
2001	477	37.8	12.6	n/a
2002	465	38.5	12.1	20.4
2003	465	38.5	12.1	20.4
2004	448	38.5	11.6	21.2
2005	462	33.5	13.8	n/a
2006	456	33.5	13.6	21.3
2007	462	33.5	13.8	19.9
2008	477	38.5	12.4	24.5
2009	424	41.4	11.2	21.2
2010	407	35.5	11.4	20.9
2011	416	36.5	11.3	23.3
2012	407	36.5	11.1	28.3
2013	383	37.6	10.1	29.2
2014	342	36.2	9.4	28.1
2015	354	33.0	10.7	33.6
2016	331	33.0	10.0	36
2017	328	29.6	11.0	36
2018	361	30.8	11.7	31.6
2019	349	32.5	10.7	37
2020	367	31.2	11.7	40.1
2021	345	32.0	10.7	44.3
2022	353	36.0	9.8	33.4
2023	332	35.6	9.3	36.1

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 Stafford Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,595
2019	$17,057
2020	$17,576
2021	$18,601
2022	$20,487
2023	$21,871

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stafford Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 134^th of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 128^th of 249 Middle schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Stafford Middle School)	43.4	44.2	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Stafford School District)	43.4	43.3	0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.3	48	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stafford Middle School)	35.4	35.9	0.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stafford School District)	35.4	35.1	0.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	45.4	39.6	5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stafford Middle School)	63.1	62.9	0.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stafford School District)	62.6	62.6
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	56.1	48.8	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stafford Middle School)	47.7	48.6	0.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stafford School District)	47.3	47.7	0.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.1	39.9	6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stafford Middle School)	50.9	35.2	15.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stafford School District)	50.9	35	15.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.8	48.5	7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stafford Middle School)	44.5	22	22.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stafford School District)	44.5	21.8	22.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	43.5	36.2	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	349	332	4.9%
African American	7	0	100%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	21	37	76.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	306	278	9.2%
Two or More Races	11	15	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37%	36.1%	0.8%

Schools Near Stafford Middle 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 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Stafford Middle School	Public	6-8	21 Levinthal Run	Stafford Springs	06076	Tolland County	Stafford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 684-2785	332	36	9.3	36.1%	278 (83.7%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (11.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)	56.8	105^th of 250 public middle schools	58.0%		46.2	128^th of 249 public middle schools	48.6%	23		59.3		51.7	43.2	59.8		33.7	37.2	53.7	$21,871
Tolland Middle School	Public	6-8	1 Falcon Way	Tolland	06084	Tolland County	Tolland School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 870-6860	519	45	11.5	17.1%	421 (81.1%)	15 (2.9%)	58 (11.2%)	12 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.1%)	79.8	48^th of 250 public middle schools	80.8%		79.1	52^nd of 249 public middle schools	79.1%	4		64.8		68.2	65.1	63.4		67.6	51.3	66.9	$19,849
Hall Memorial School	Public	5-8	111 River Rd.	Willington	06279	Tolland County	Willington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 429-9391	176	23	7.6	39.2%	150 (85.2%)	2 (1.1%)	17 (9.7%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	56.3	106^th of 250 public middle schools	57.6%		63.8	88^th of 249 public middle schools	64.7%	18			40.4		48.8		38.3		70.7	31.4	$26,703
Mabelle B. Avery Middle School	Public	6-8	1 Vision Boulevard	Somers	06071	Tolland County	Somers School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 749-2270	304	29	10.5	7.6%	267 (87.8%)	7 (2.3%)	21 (6.9%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	72	72^nd of 250 public middle schools	71.2%		76.3	57^th of 249 public middle schools	77.1%	15		64.0		63.4	56.4	78.7		55.1	40.2	59.8	$23,237
Ellington Middle School	Public	7-8	46 Middle Butcher Rd.	Ellington	06029	Tolland County	Ellington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 896-2339	398	34	11.5	17.3%	303 (76.1%)	14 (3.5%)	27 (6.8%)	45 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	83.4	36^th of 250 public middle schools	85.6%		75.5	60^th of 249 public middle schools	75.9%	24		71.0			70.6	62.6			65.9	61.0	$19,281
Vernon Center Middle School	Public	6-8	777 Hartford Tpke.	Vernon	06066	Tolland County	Vernon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 870-6070	678	68	9.9	59.6%	348 (51.3%)	67 (9.9%)	161 (23.7%)	37 (5.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (9.3%)	59	100^th of 250 public middle schools	60.0%		57	109^th of 249 public middle schools	56.2%	9		58.1		46.4	62.6	67.5		44.8	36.1	37.9	$18,074
East Windsor Middle School	Public	5-8	38 Main St.	Broad Brook	06016	Hartford County	East Windsor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 623-4488	324	29	11.1	60.5%	173 (53.4%)	46 (14.2%)	76 (23.5%)	8 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.2%)	42.9	132^nd of 250 public middle schools	47.2%		34.6	145^th of 249 public middle schools	41.8%	13	67.7		54.5	46.2	48.1	42.0	58.5	35.9	45.6	27.9	$26,717
Capt. Nathan Hale School	Public	6-8	1776 Main Street	Coventry	06238	Tolland County	Coventry School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 742-7334	389	39	10.0	24.7%	327 (84.1%)	4 (1.0%)	39 (10.0%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	80.4	43^rd of 250 public middle schools	82.8%		85.9	33^rd of 249 public middle schools	86.7%	10		70.0		70.4	65.3	72.5		50.4	56.2	67.8	$19,914
John F. Kennedy Middle School	Public	6-8	155 Raffia Rd.	Enfield	06082	Hartford County	Enfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 763-8855	1,096	101	10.8	45.5%	720 (65.7%)	78 (7.1%)	217 (19.8%)	26 (2.4%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (4.2%)	39.4	142^nd of 250 public middle schools	43.2%		32.3	153^rd of 249 public middle schools	38.6%	11		44.9		44.2	46.5	36.4		35.6	39.5	27.2	$18,050
Mansfield Middle School	Public	5-8	205 Spring Hill Rd.	Storrs Mansfield	06268	Tolland County	Mansfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 429-9341	463	51	9.1	28.7%	303 (65.4%)	15 (3.2%)	78 (16.8%)	42 (9.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.8%)	81.8	39^th of 250 public middle schools	84.4%		81.8	43^rd of 249 public middle schools	82.7%	4	69.3	73.9	64.4	59.4	69.2	70.8	58.6	59.4	59.5	64.3	$27,008

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