Middle Schools in Norwich School District

The Norwich School District in Connecticut is home to two middle schools: Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School and Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School. Both schools serve students in grades 6-8 and have diverse student populations, with a majority of students identifying as Hispanic or African American. However, the data reveals that these middle schools are underperforming compared to state averages, despite relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios.

According to the analysis, neither Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School nor Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School can be considered standout schools in the Norwich School District. Both schools have consistently ranked in the bottom half of Connecticut middle schools, with rankings between 180-225 out of 250 schools. Their performance on standardized tests, such as the SBAC in English Language Arts and Mathematics, is significantly below the state average, with only 31.2% of 8th-grade students at Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School proficient or better in SBAC/ELA, compared to the state average of 49.1%.

The data also reveals equity concerns within the district, as both schools have high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, with 72.48% at Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School and 75.34% at Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School. This suggests that the Norwich School District may be facing challenges in providing equitable educational opportunities for all students. The district could benefit from a closer examination of its curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems to identify areas for improvement and better support student learning and achievement.