Tolland Middle School

Summary:

Tolland Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Tolland, Connecticut, with a student population of 519. The school is part of the Vernon School District, which is ranked 26th out of 158 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tolland Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores across all grades and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 68.2% of 6th graders, 65.1% of 7th graders, and 63.4% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 48.1%, 49.5%, and 49.1%, respectively. In mathematics, the school had 67.6% of 6th graders, 51.3% of 7th graders, and 66.9% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 41.4%, 41.5%, and 38.2%. Tolland Middle School has also consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Connecticut, reaching as high as 27th out of 278 schools in the 2012-2013 school year and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

Compared to nearby schools, such as East Windsor Middle School, Illing Middle School, and Stafford Middle School, Tolland Middle School has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Tolland Middle School has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (17.15% in 2022-2023) compared to many of the nearby schools, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of its student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1 Falcon Way
       Tolland, CT  06084


(860) 870-6860

District: Tolland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,849 Help


Students who attend Tolland Middle School usually attend:

High:    Tolland High School

Feeder schools for Tolland Middle School:

Elementary:    Birch Grove Primary School
    Tolland Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  519

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.1%
Hispanic:
11.2%
African American:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.1% Help


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Compare Details Tolland Middle School ranks better than 80.8% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.1%), Hispanic (11.2%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tolland Middle School is 11.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tolland Middle School is $19,849.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tolland Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tolland Middle School 48th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Tolland Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Tolland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tolland School District 26th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tolland Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Tolland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.75 58th 248 76.6%
2007 76.69 52nd 250 79.2%
2008 76.33 56th 252 77.8%
2009 77.38 53rd 255 79.2%
2010 79.99 41st 268 84.7%
2011 80.84 29th 269 89.2%
2012 79.63 36th 272 86.8%
2013 80.44 27th 278 90.3%
2015 84.90 44th 280 84.3%
2016 83.91 34th 246 86.2%
2017 81.23 47th 250 81.2%
2018 75.01 69th 249 72.3%
2019 68.58 90th 259 65.3%
2021 60.62 106th 275 61.5%
2022 62.19 91st 250 63.6%
2023 79.11 52nd 249 79.1%
2024 79.77 48th 250 80.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tolland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.24 126th 244 48.4%
2022 65.25 11th 36 69.4%
2023 68.78 8th 20 60.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tolland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.85 41st 218 81.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Tolland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.75 49th 160 69.4%
2019 63.03 77th 169 54.4%
2021 61.08 89th 235 62.1%
2022 61.48 68th 166 59.0%
2023 79.92 30th 160 81.3%
2024 81.41 26th 161 83.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Tolland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.11 59th 104 43.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Tolland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.30 53rd 164 67.7%
2019 58.36 82nd 167 50.9%
2021 51.48 101st 224 54.9%
2022 52.39 83rd 169 50.9%
2023 69.15 50th 158 68.4%
2024 63.79 63rd 157 59.9%
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Rank History for White students at Tolland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.99 84th 168 50.0%
2019 41.13 100th 166 39.8%
2021 30.58 127th 175 27.4%
2022 36.93 99th 151 34.4%
2023 59.72 64th 158 59.5%
2024 62.74 56th 154 63.6%
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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 Tolland Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 848 12 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 874
1989 797 12 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 819
1990 806 6 5 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 821
1991 779 11 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1992 818 9 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 841
1993 849 6 11 2 2 n/a n/a 0 870
1994 837 9 17 9 2 n/a n/a 0 874
1995 896 7 14 5 11 n/a n/a 0 933
1996 896 7 14 5 11 n/a n/a 0 933
1997 906 6 16 5 1 n/a n/a 0 934
1998 940 4 18 10 4 n/a n/a 0 976
1999 999 6 20 14 7 n/a n/a 0 1046
2000 835 6 12 8 6 n/a n/a 0 867
2001 863 8 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 887
2002 860 8 15 11 5 n/a n/a 0 899
2003 860 8 15 11 5 n/a n/a 0 899
2004 852 8 14 12 3 n/a n/a 0 889
2005 903 14 17 14 4 n/a n/a 0 952
2006 896 15 18 14 4 n/a n/a 0 947
2007 928 23 31 8 2 n/a n/a 0 992
2008 939 22 42 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1012
2009 714 14 35 6 2 n/a n/a 0 771
2010 711 15 30 15 1 n/a n/a 0 772
2011 686 16 28 16 3 0 0 0 749
2012 672 13 26 19 3 0 0 0 733
2013 635 10 22 17 4 0 0 0 688
2014 636 8 16 20 1 0 1 0 682
2015 627 6 18 24 2 0 2 0 679
2016 607 6 22 24 2 1 2 0 664
2017 547 6 22 23 3 0 1 0 602
2018 521 8 24 21 2 0 2 0 578
2019 490 17 30 26 1 1 5 0 570
2020 480 18 25 37 0 1 5 0 566
2021 495 19 19 39 0 1 8 0 581
2022 448 17 12 46 0 0 9 0 532
2023 421 15 12 58 0 0 11 2 519

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 Tolland Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 874 58.0 15.0 n/a
1989 819 59.6 13.7 n/a
1990 821 52.0 15.7 n/a
1991 798 56.0 14.2 n/a
1992 841 62.2 13.5 1.3
1993 870 60.0 14.5 0.2
1994 874 60.8 14.4 5.9
1995 933 62.9 14.8 5.4
1996 933 62.9 14.8 5.4
1997 934 65.9 14.2 2.5
1998 976 70.2 13.9 2.5
1999 1046 72.9 14.3 4.5
2000 867 65.8 13.2 3.8
2001 887 65.4 13.6 n/a
2002 899 77.9 11.5 4.4
2003 899 77.9 11.5 4.4
2004 889 75.5 11.8 3.6
2005 952 64.5 14.8 n/a
2006 947 63.5 14.9 3.4
2007 992 66.0 15.0 4.1
2008 1012 73.0 13.9 4.4
2009 771 61.0 13.3 5.4
2010 772 58.8 13.1 4.5
2011 749 51.0 14.6 6.3
2012 733 55.0 13.3 7.6
2013 688 54.0 12.7 5.2
2014 682 52.0 13.1 6.2
2015 679 48.0 14.1 6.8
2016 664 49.0 13.5 6.9
2017 602 47.7 12.6 8.1
2018 578 47.0 12.2 5.9
2019 570 45.2 12.5 12.6
2020 566 45.0 12.5 13.3
2021 581 46.0 12.6 15
2022 532 42.5 12.5 14.8
2023 519 45.0 11.5 17.1

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 Tolland Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 874 58.0 15.0 n/a
1989 819 59.6 13.7 n/a
1990 821 52.0 15.7 n/a
1991 798 56.0 14.2 n/a
1992 841 62.2 13.5 1.3
1993 870 60.0 14.5 0.2
1994 874 60.8 14.4 5.9
1995 933 62.9 14.8 5.4
1996 933 62.9 14.8 5.4
1997 934 65.9 14.2 2.5
1998 976 70.2 13.9 2.5
1999 1046 72.9 14.3 4.5
2000 867 65.8 13.2 3.8
2001 887 65.4 13.6 n/a
2002 899 77.9 11.5 4.4
2003 899 77.9 11.5 4.4
2004 889 75.5 11.8 3.6
2005 952 64.5 14.8 n/a
2006 947 63.5 14.9 3.4
2007 992 66.0 15.0 4.1
2008 1012 73.0 13.9 4.4
2009 771 61.0 13.3 5.4
2010 772 58.8 13.1 4.5
2011 749 51.0 14.6 6.3
2012 733 55.0 13.3 7.6
2013 688 54.0 12.7 5.2
2014 682 52.0 13.1 6.2
2015 679 48.0 14.1 6.8
2016 664 49.0 13.5 6.9
2017 602 47.7 12.6 8.1
2018 578 47.0 12.2 5.9
2019 570 45.2 12.5 12.6
2020 566 45.0 12.5 13.3
2021 581 46.0 12.6 15
2022 532 42.5 12.5 14.8
2023 519 45.0 11.5 17.1

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 Tolland Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,396
2019 $17,840
2020 $17,261
2021 $17,668
2022 $18,613
2023 $19,849

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tolland Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 90th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 52nd of 249 Middle schools
 13.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tolland Middle School)59.468.4
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tolland School District)58.768.6
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tolland Middle School)57.259.4
 2.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tolland School District)56.659.6
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tolland Middle School)6359.9
 3.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tolland School District)62.459.5
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tolland Middle School)59.255.8
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tolland School District)58.655.4
 3.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tolland Middle School)60.661.8
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tolland School District)60.661.5
 0.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tolland Middle School)58.764.7
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tolland School District)58.764.4
 5.7%
   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 Students570519
 8.9%
African American1715
 11.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian3012
 60%
Hispanic2658
 123.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White490421
 14.1%
Two or More Races511
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.6%17.1%
 4.5%


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Tolland Middle School ranks 48th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 519 students attended Tolland Middle School.

Students at Tolland Middle School are 81% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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