Hall Memorial School

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Hall Memorial School ranks 106 th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hall Memorial School is a public middle school located in Willington, Connecticut, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 176 students. The school is part of the Willington School District, which is ranked 88 out of 158 districts in Connecticut and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Hall Memorial School's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the state averages, they are higher than the Willington School District averages. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7.6, which is lower than most of the nearby schools like Timothy Edwards School and Mabelle B. Avery Middle School. However, Hall Memorial School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (39.2%) compared to the state average, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, Hall Memorial School's female students and special education students have performed particularly well, ranking 58th and 21st, respectively, out of Connecticut middle schools in 2020-2021. While the school's performance is generally lower than the top-performing nearby schools, it outperforms some of the lower-ranked schools in the region, such as Illing Middle School and Windham Middle School. The school's lower-than-average test scores in Mathematics, particularly in 8th grade, suggest an opportunity for the school to focus on improving math instruction and student outcomes in this subject area.

Detail:

Public 5-8

111 River Rd.
Willington, CT 06279

(860) 429-9391

District: Willington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
106^th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,703

Students who attend Hall Memorial School usually attend:

High:

E. O. Smith High School

Feeder schools for Hall Memorial School:

Elementary:

Center School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.6

Number of students: 176

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.2%

Hispanic:

9.7%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hall Memorial School ranks better than 57.6% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.31. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.2%), Hispanic (9.7%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hall Memorial School is 7.6. (See more...)

Compare Hall Memorial School employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hall Memorial School is $26,703.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hall Memorial School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Hall Memorial School 106^th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Hall Memorial School in the ranking list.)

Willington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Willington School District 88^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hall Memorial School

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Rank History for all students at Hall Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	70.33	82^nd	248	66.9%
2007	66.44	110^th	250	56.0%
2008	66.31	111^th	252	56.0%
2009	77.44	51^st	255	80.0%
2010	64.10	131^st	268	51.1%
2011	70.75	104^th	269	61.3%
2012	67.28	120^th	272	55.9%
2013	76.15	68^th	278	75.5%
2015	62.68	108^th	280	61.4%
2016	77.51	56^th	246	77.2%
2018	62.95	109^th	249	56.2%
2019	67.73	95^th	259	63.3%
2021	65.94	93^rd	275	66.2%
2022	49.09	116^th	250	53.6%
2023	63.78	88^th	249	64.7%
2024	56.31	106^th	250	57.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hall Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	82.90	21^st	244	91.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hall Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	83.37	31^st	218	85.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Hall Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	75.45	58^th	235	75.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Hall Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	52.36	98^th	224	56.3%

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Rank History for White students at Hall Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	41.96	98^th	166	41.0%
2021	35.53	110^th	175	37.1%
2022	16.40	130^th	151	13.9%
2023	33.94	107^th	158	32.3%

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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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hall Memorial School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	331	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	337
1989	330	4	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	336
1990	314	3	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	318
1991	302	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	306
1992	317	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	321
1993	320	5	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	339
1994	335	5	5	7	2	n/a	n/a	354
1995	353	3	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	364
1996	353	3	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	364
1997	371	4	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	381
1998	367	1	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	374
1999	363	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	370
2000	375	0	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	386
2001	352	0	6	6	2	n/a	n/a	366
2002	324	2	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	336
2003	324	2	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	336
2004	335	4	6	7	1	n/a	n/a	353
2005	304	6	6	12	1	n/a	n/a	329
2006	253	5	8	8	0	n/a	n/a	274
2007	321	7	11	15	0	n/a	n/a	354
2008	324	4	10	13	0	n/a	n/a	351
2009	295	2	7	16	0	n/a	n/a	320
2010	289	2	8	16	0	n/a	n/a	315
2011	277	2	4	16	0	0	1	300
2012	252	2	1	21	0	1	8	285
2013	252	4	1	21	0	1	7	286
2014	239	3	2	12	0	0	8	264
2015	187	1	0	8	0	0	4	200
2016	175	1	0	6	0	0	4	186
2017	174	1	0	5	0	0	4	184
2018	181	2	2	9	0	0	8	202
2019	166	2	1	14	0	0	7	190
2020	174	6	2	18	0	0	1	201
2021	170	5	4	16	0	0	0	195
2022	163	3	5	14	0	0	0	185
2023	150	2	3	17	0	0	4	176

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 Hall Memorial School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	337	28.0	12.0	n/a
1989	336	29.0	11.5	n/a
1990	318	28.0	11.3	n/a
1991	306	24.4	12.5	n/a
1992	321	26.2	12.2	n/a
1993	339	25.2	13.5	0
1994	354	26.2	13.5	9.9
1995	364	26.2	13.9	9.1
1996	364	26.2	13.9	9.1
1997	381	30.2	12.6	5.5
1998	374	31.2	12.0	5.6
1999	370	32.4	11.4	7.6
2000	386	32.3	12.0	7.5
2001	366	32.7	11.2	n/a
2002	336	37.3	9.0	6.5
2003	336	37.3	9.0	6.5
2004	353	36.5	9.7	5.1
2005	329	30.6	10.8	n/a
2006	274	30.2	9.1	9.9
2007	354	31.2	11.3	11
2008	351	33.0	10.6	8
2009	320	33.7	10.0	10.3
2010	315	31.0	10.1	13.3
2011	300	30.5	9.8	15
2012	285	29.5	9.6	17.2
2013	286	28.8	9.9	16.1
2014	264	28.8	9.1	15.9
2015	200	22.0	9.0	19.5
2016	186	22.0	8.4	21
2017	184	21.0	8.7	25
2018	202	23.0	8.7	23.8
2019	190	22.5	8.4	28.9
2020	201	21.5	9.3	36.3
2021	195	21.0	9.2	36.9
2022	185	19.6	9.4	38.4
2023	176	23.0	7.6	39.2

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 Hall Memorial School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	337	28.0	12.0	n/a
1989	336	29.0	11.5	n/a
1990	318	28.0	11.3	n/a
1991	306	24.4	12.5	n/a
1992	321	26.2	12.2	n/a
1993	339	25.2	13.5	0
1994	354	26.2	13.5	9.9
1995	364	26.2	13.9	9.1
1996	364	26.2	13.9	9.1
1997	381	30.2	12.6	5.5
1998	374	31.2	12.0	5.6
1999	370	32.4	11.4	7.6
2000	386	32.3	12.0	7.5
2001	366	32.7	11.2	n/a
2002	336	37.3	9.0	6.5
2003	336	37.3	9.0	6.5
2004	353	36.5	9.7	5.1
2005	329	30.6	10.8	n/a
2006	274	30.2	9.1	9.9
2007	354	31.2	11.3	11
2008	351	33.0	10.6	8
2009	320	33.7	10.0	10.3
2010	315	31.0	10.1	13.3
2011	300	30.5	9.8	15
2012	285	29.5	9.6	17.2
2013	286	28.8	9.9	16.1
2014	264	28.8	9.1	15.9
2015	200	22.0	9.0	19.5
2016	186	22.0	8.4	21
2017	184	21.0	8.7	25
2018	202	23.0	8.7	23.8
2019	190	22.5	8.4	28.9
2020	201	21.5	9.3	36.3
2021	195	21.0	9.2	36.9
2022	185	19.6	9.4	38.4
2023	176	23.0	7.6	39.2

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 Hall Memorial School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$19,776
2019	$21,999
2020	$20,548
2021	$24,386
2022	$25,429
2023	$26,703

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hall Memorial School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 95^th of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 88^th of 249 Middle schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Hall Memorial School)	48.6	36.1	12.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Willington School District)	48.6	36.1	12.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hall Memorial School)	63.8	51.1	12.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Willington School District)	63.8	51.1	12.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.3	48	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hall Memorial School)	56.9	55.6	1.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Willington School District)	56.9	55.6	1.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	45.4	39.6	5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hall Memorial School)	63.6	46.8	16.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Willington School District)	63.6	46.8	16.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	56.1	49.7	6.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hall Memorial School)	52.7	42	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Willington School District)	52.7	42	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.1	39.9	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	190	176	7.4%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	14	17	21.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	166	150	9.6%
Two or More Races	7	4	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.9%	39.2%	10.3%

Schools Near Hall Memorial 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Windham Middle School	Public	6-8	123 Quarry St.	Willimantic	06226	Windham County	Windham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 465-2351	574	60	9.5	78.0%	77 (13.4%)	22 (3.8%)	457 (79.6%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.1%)	16.2	196^th of 250 public middle schools	21.6%		11.9	211^th of 249 public middle schools	15.3%	15		31.9		24.7	32.0	29.0		15.8	13.7	15.9	$21,884
Timothy Edwards School	Public	6-8	100 Arnold Way	South Windsor	06074	Hartford County	South Windsor School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 648-5030	1,142	117	9.8	16.4%	516 (45.2%)	73 (6.4%)	118 (10.3%)	377 (33.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (5.0%)	82.6	38^th of 250 public middle schools	84.8%		81.2	48^th of 249 public middle schools	80.7%	10		71.9		62.5	68.4	71.2		62.9	63.3	60.5	$17,851
Illing Middle School	Public	7-8	227 Middle Tpke E	Manchester	06040	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 647-3400	846	88	9.6	57.6%	260 (30.7%)	211 (24.9%)	309 (36.5%)	44 (5.2%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	16 (1.9%)	23.1	173^rd of 250 public middle schools	30.8%		12.1	210^th of 249 public middle schools	15.7%	37		36.2			34.8	32.4			23.1	18.1	$22,240

Frequently Asked Questions about Hall Memorial School

What high school do graduates of Hall Memorial School attend?

Students who attend Hall Memorial School usually go on to attend E. O. Smith High School

Is Hall Memorial School a good school?

Hall Memorial School ranks 106^th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hall Memorial School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 176 students attended Hall Memorial School.

What is the racial makeup of Hall Memorial School?

Students at Hall Memorial School are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What district is Hall Memorial School in?

Willington School District

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