Summary:
David Wooster Middle School is a public middle school in Stratford, Connecticut, serving 539 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Stratford School District, which is ranked 140 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
David Wooster Middle School has a diverse student population, with 24.49% White, 30.24% African American, and 40.07% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 27.7% of 7th-grade students and 32.1% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 49.5% and 49.1%, respectively. The school's performance in mathematics is also below state and district levels. Interestingly, the school's ranking for African American and Hispanic students is generally higher than its overall ranking, suggesting that these subgroups are performing better relative to their peers statewide. In contrast, the school's ranking for White students and students with disabilities is much lower, indicating that these subgroups are struggling compared to their counterparts in other Connecticut middle schools.
When comparing David Wooster Middle School to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. For example, Harry B. Flood Middle School, which is also part of the Stratford School District, has a similar racial makeup but slightly better academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts. In contrast, schools like Helen Keller Middle School in Easton and Hillcrest Middle School in Trumbull have significantly higher academic achievement and a more affluent student population. Additionally, David Wooster Middle School's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from 129 out of 278 Connecticut middle schools in 2012-2013 to 187 out of 250 in the current 2023-2024 school year.
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Detail:
Public 7-8
District:
Stratford School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
187th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,808
Students who attend David Wooster Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for David Wooster Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.3
Number of students: 539
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
40.1%
African American:
30.2%
White:
24.5%
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Two or more races:
2.4%
Asian:
2.0%
American Indian:
0.6%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.4%
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