King Philip Middle School

Summary:

King Philip Middle School is a public middle school located in West Hartford, Connecticut, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 815 students. The school is part of the West Hartford School District, which is ranked 48 out of 158 districts in Connecticut and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

King Philip Middle School consistently performs well on standardized tests, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the West Hartford School District and the state of Connecticut. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 51.66% White, 9.69% African American, 21.6% Hispanic, 10.06% Asian, and 6.26% two or more races, which is higher than the nearby Sedgwick Middle School and Bristow Middle School. The school's exceptional performance in certain student subgroups, such as African American and White students, is noteworthy, indicating that the school is effectively supporting the academic needs of these students.

King Philip Middle School has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Connecticut, with a ranking between 35th and 56th out of 250-275 schools over the past several years, and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school's diverse student population is a strength, the percentage of White students has decreased from 58.55% in 2020-2021 to 51.66% in 2022-2023, while the percentage of Hispanic students has increased. This trend suggests the need to monitor and address any potential changes in the school's demographics and their impact on academic performance. Additionally, the school's free and reduced-lunch rate has increased from 23.77% in 2020-2021 to 26.5% in 2022-2023, indicating that a significant portion of the student population comes from low-income families, an important factor to consider when analyzing the school's academic performance and the resources needed to support these students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 100 King Philip Dr.
       West Hartford, CT  06117


(860) 233-8236

District: West Hartford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,755 Help


Students who attend King Philip Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hall High School

Feeder schools for King Philip Middle School:

Elementary:    Aiken School
    Bugbee School
    Morley School
    Norfeldt School
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Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  815

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.7%
Hispanic:
21.6%
Asian:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.5% Help


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Compare Details King Philip Middle School ranks better than 81.6% of middle schools in Connecticut. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the West Hartford School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.22. (See more...)
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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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Compare Details King Philip Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the West Hartford School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at King Philip Middle School is $20,755. 1 middle schools in the West Hartford School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

King Philip Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks King Philip Middle School 46th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See King Philip Middle School in the ranking list.)

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West Hartford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Hartford School District 48th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for King Philip Middle School

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Rank History for all students at King Philip Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.75 78th 248 68.5%
2007 70.20 92nd 250 63.2%
2008 69.20 103rd 252 59.1%
2009 75.02 72nd 255 71.8%
2010 73.64 86th 268 67.9%
2011 74.02 82nd 269 69.5%
2012 74.22 82nd 272 69.9%
2013 73.33 93rd 278 66.5%
2015 82.62 50th 280 82.1%
2016 74.86 67th 246 72.8%
2017 81.36 45th 250 82.0%
2018 80.85 47th 249 81.1%
2019 81.17 54th 259 79.2%
2021 85.63 35th 275 87.3%
2022 80.96 47th 250 81.2%
2023 77.32 56th 249 77.5%
2024 80.22 46th 250 81.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at King Philip Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.35 6th 25 76.0%
2021 58.31 101st 244 58.6%
2022 55.76 14th 36 61.1%
2024 74.21 4th 22 81.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at King Philip Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.24 51st 104 51.0%
2021 65.64 68th 218 68.8%
2022 66.59 29th 106 72.6%
2023 44.80 58th 109 46.8%
2024 48.60 58th 114 49.1%
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Rank History for Female students at King Philip Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.89 66th 160 58.8%
2019 70.96 56th 169 66.9%
2021 81.08 41st 235 82.6%
2022 75.61 47th 166 71.7%
2023 73.53 42nd 160 73.8%
2024 75.14 38th 161 76.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at King Philip Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.35 48th 104 53.8%
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Rank History for Male students at King Philip Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.45 30th 164 81.7%
2019 78.58 39th 167 76.6%
2021 85.31 30th 224 86.6%
2022 78.72 35th 169 79.3%
2023 69.16 49th 158 69.0%
2024 72.78 43rd 157 72.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at King Philip Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.34 7th 10 30.0%
2021 56.65 16th 27 40.7%
2022 54.96 7th 11 36.4%
2023 30.77 12th 13 7.7%
2024 20.04 11th 12 8.3%
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Rank History for African American students at King Philip Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.95 4th 80 95.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at King Philip Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.70 16th 75 78.7%
2019 62.40 27th 97 72.2%
2021 53.24 58th 146 60.3%
2022 59.91 27th 97 72.2%
2023 45.53 44th 99 55.6%
2024 67.27 18th 104 82.7%
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Rank History for White students at King Philip Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.86 19th 168 88.7%
2019 82.07 23rd 166 86.1%
2021 86.66 12th 175 93.1%
2022 84.43 15th 151 90.1%
2023 81.45 19th 158 88.0%
2024 84.12 15th 154 90.3%
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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 King Philip Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 424 32 32 14 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1989 446 24 35 20 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1990 434 27 34 21 n/a n/a n/a 0 516
1991 609 54 39 33 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1992 638 52 43 46 4 n/a n/a 0 783
1993 700 42 48 47 3 n/a n/a 0 840
1994 728 59 50 56 2 n/a n/a 0 895
1995 806 61 53 61 3 n/a n/a 0 984
1996 806 61 53 61 3 n/a n/a 0 984
1997 807 69 56 72 4 n/a n/a 0 1008
1998 804 82 72 83 3 n/a n/a 0 1044
1999 766 92 75 91 4 n/a n/a 0 1028
2000 797 80 79 108 4 n/a n/a 0 1068
2001 823 86 72 117 3 n/a n/a 0 1101
2002 826 113 75 127 1 n/a n/a 0 1142
2003 826 113 75 127 1 n/a n/a 0 1142
2004 834 127 73 110 1 n/a n/a 0 1145
2005 835 119 68 122 1 n/a n/a 0 1145
2006 825 122 75 136 2 n/a n/a 0 1160
2007 649 102 85 106 4 n/a n/a 0 946
2008 593 100 106 104 4 n/a n/a 0 907
2009 590 97 113 96 5 n/a n/a 0 901
2010 588 85 105 94 4 n/a n/a 0 876
2011 571 82 89 108 6 0 23 0 879
2012 549 85 104 120 6 1 19 0 884
2013 574 71 111 126 4 3 23 0 912
2014 565 70 112 128 1 3 27 0 906
2015 583 62 105 136 1 2 42 0 931
2016 570 69 105 142 0 0 53 0 939
2017 595 76 114 155 0 0 45 0 985
2018 559 82 95 145 0 1 51 0 933
2019 533 75 87 153 0 2 53 0 903
2020 517 81 93 152 0 1 51 0 895
2021 510 80 86 147 1 1 46 0 871
2022 466 87 79 149 2 2 44 0 829
2023 421 79 82 176 3 2 51 1 815

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 King Philip Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 502 44.0 11.4 n/a
1989 525 43.4 12.0 n/a
1990 516 42.5 12.1 n/a
1991 735 62.0 11.8 n/a
1992 783 60.4 12.9 7
1993 840 58.5 14.4 0.5
1994 895 69.4 12.9 12.5
1995 984 68.3 14.4 11.8
1996 984 68.3 14.4 11.8
1997 1008 74.0 13.6 9.6
1998 1044 73.6 14.2 9.1
1999 1028 73.7 13.9 15.4
2000 1068 71.7 14.9 14.8
2001 1101 83.7 13.2 n/a
2002 1142 92.8 12.3 11.4
2003 1142 92.8 12.3 11.4
2004 1145 97.5 11.7 11.6
2005 1145 82.5 13.9 n/a
2006 1160 80.9 14.3 9.5
2007 946 71.5 13.2 12.5
2008 907 80.4 11.3 13.1
2009 901 87.3 11.4 15.3
2010 876 77.1 11.3 16.4
2011 879 77.8 11.2 15.5
2012 884 75.5 11.7 17.8
2013 912 77.7 11.7 18.2
2014 906 83.5 10.8 20
2015 931 80.0 11.6 18.4
2016 939 82.0 11.4 18.2
2017 985 82.6 11.9 16.6
2018 933 82.0 11.3 18.9
2019 903 74.3 12.1 21.6
2020 895 76.5 11.6 25.1
2021 871 76.6 11.3 23.8
2022 829 67.1 12.3 23.4
2023 815 74.2 10.9 26.5

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 King Philip Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 502 44.0 11.4 n/a
1989 525 43.4 12.0 n/a
1990 516 42.5 12.1 n/a
1991 735 62.0 11.8 n/a
1992 783 60.4 12.9 7
1993 840 58.5 14.4 0.5
1994 895 69.4 12.9 12.5
1995 984 68.3 14.4 11.8
1996 984 68.3 14.4 11.8
1997 1008 74.0 13.6 9.6
1998 1044 73.6 14.2 9.1
1999 1028 73.7 13.9 15.4
2000 1068 71.7 14.9 14.8
2001 1101 83.7 13.2 n/a
2002 1142 92.8 12.3 11.4
2003 1142 92.8 12.3 11.4
2004 1145 97.5 11.7 11.6
2005 1145 82.5 13.9 n/a
2006 1160 80.9 14.3 9.5
2007 946 71.5 13.2 12.5
2008 907 80.4 11.3 13.1
2009 901 87.3 11.4 15.3
2010 876 77.1 11.3 16.4
2011 879 77.8 11.2 15.5
2012 884 75.5 11.7 17.8
2013 912 77.7 11.7 18.2
2014 906 83.5 10.8 20
2015 931 80.0 11.6 18.4
2016 939 82.0 11.4 18.2
2017 985 82.6 11.9 16.6
2018 933 82.0 11.3 18.9
2019 903 74.3 12.1 21.6
2020 895 76.5 11.6 25.1
2021 871 76.6 11.3 23.8
2022 829 67.1 12.3 23.4
2023 815 74.2 10.9 26.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for King Philip Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,956
2019 $18,113
2020 $18,193
2021 $19,993
2022 $20,598
2023 $20,755

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

Impact of COVID-19 on King Philip Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 54th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 56th of 249 Middle schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (King Philip Middle School)71.963.7
 8.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Hartford School District)68.361.4
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (King Philip Middle School)58.760.5
 1.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Hartford School District)57.158.3
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (King Philip Middle School)74.564
 10.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Hartford School District)70.960.9
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (King Philip Middle School)60.957.9
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Hartford School District)55.555.4
 0.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (King Philip Middle School)76.264.2
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Hartford School District)73.163.1
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (King Philip Middle School)67.156.8
 10.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Hartford School District)6154.1
 6.9%
   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 Students903815
 9.7%
African American7579
 5.3%
American Indian03
Asian8782
 5.7%
Hispanic153176
 15%
Pacific Islander22
White533421
 21%
Two or More Races5351
 3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.6%26.5%
 4.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about King Philip Middle School

Students who attend King Philip Middle School usually go on to attend Hall High School

Students at King Philip Middle School are 52% White, 22% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 815 students attended King Philip Middle School.

King Philip Middle School ranks 46th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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