Is Ellington Middle School a good school?

Ellington Middle School ranks 36 th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ellington Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 371 students attended Ellington Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Ellington Middle School?

Students at Ellington Middle School are 71% White, 14% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Ellington Middle School attend?

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

Ellington Middle School

Summary:

Ellington Middle School is a public middle school serving 398 students in grades 7-8 in Ellington, Connecticut, which is part of the Ellington School District, ranked 29th out of 158 districts in the state.

Ellington Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores, with 70.6% of 7th graders and 62.6% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 49.5% and 49.1%, respectively. In mathematics, 65.9% of 7th graders and 61% of 8th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 41.5% and 38.2%. The school ranks 36th out of 250 Connecticut middle schools, placing it among the top-performing schools in the state. Ellington Middle School also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, ranking 20th out of 161 Connecticut middle schools for female students and 48th out of 157 for male students.

Compared to nearby schools like Windsor Locks Middle School, John F. Kennedy Middle School, and Illing Middle School, Ellington Middle School has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also has a higher percentage of Asian students (11.31%) compared to nearby schools and a lower percentage of students from low-income families (17.34% free and reduced-price lunch recipients) than many of its neighbors.

Detail:

Public 7-8

46 Middle Butcher Rd.
Ellington, CT 06029

(860) 896-2339

District: Ellington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
36^th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,281

Students who attend Ellington Middle School usually attend:

High:

Ellington High School

Feeder schools for Ellington Middle School:

Elementary:	Center School
	Crystal Lake School
	Windermere School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 371

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.2%

Asian:

14.3%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ellington Middle School ranks better than 85.6% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.36. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.2%), Asian (14.3%), Hispanic (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ellington Middle School is 10.4. (See more...)

Compare Ellington Middle School employs 35.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ellington Middle School is $19,281.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ellington Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellington Middle School 36^th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Ellington Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Ellington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellington School District 29^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ellington Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ellington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	80.31	37^th	248	85.1%
2007	78.93	39^th	250	84.4%
2008	77.00	50^th	252	80.2%
2009	78.35	42^nd	255	83.5%
2010	79.87	43^rd	268	84.0%
2011	81.70	20^th	269	92.6%
2012	77.91	47^th	272	82.7%
2013	76.28	66^th	278	76.3%
2015	87.17	35^th	280	87.5%
2016	78.51	51^st	246	79.3%
2017	77.54	59^th	250	76.4%
2018	77.84	62^nd	249	75.1%
2019	72.63	80^th	259	69.1%
2021	81.38	55^th	275	80.0%
2022	80.52	48^th	250	80.8%
2023	75.47	60^th	249	75.9%
2024	83.36	36^th	250	85.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ellington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.55	66^th	244	73.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ellington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	68.99	58^th	218	73.4%
2024	61.23	42^nd	114	63.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Ellington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	72.81	48^th	160	70.0%
2019	71.33	52^nd	169	69.2%
2021	75.31	60^th	235	74.5%
2022	76.63	42^nd	166	74.7%
2023	73.73	41^st	160	74.4%
2024	84.22	20^th	161	87.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Ellington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	70.85	21^st	104	79.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Ellington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	68.31	57^th	164	65.2%
2019	58.76	81^st	167	51.5%
2021	81.67	41^st	224	81.7%
2022	76.17	41^st	169	75.7%
2023	63.42	61^st	158	61.4%
2024	70.26	48^th	157	69.4%

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Rank History for White students at Ellington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	60.18	70^th	168	58.3%
2019	47.95	90^th	166	45.8%
2021	54.54	79^th	175	54.9%
2022	66.26	49^th	151	67.5%
2023	54.40	75^th	158	52.5%
2024	66.12	48^th	154	68.8%

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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 Ellington Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	400	8	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	414
1989	398	6	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	408
1990	397	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	406
1991	409	8	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	420
1992	421	8	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	432
1993	431	6	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	440
1994	467	8	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	482
1995	315	5	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	326
1996	315	5	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	326
1997	295	4	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	307
1998	300	1	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	306
1999	358	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	365
2000	353	4	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	363
2001	355	3	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	366
2002	340	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	345
2003	340	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	345
2004	389	1	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	397
2005	377	12	14	5	1	n/a	n/a	409
2006	368	14	14	6	2	n/a	n/a	404
2007	367	7	9	7	1	n/a	n/a	391
2008	379	13	8	8	0	n/a	n/a	408
2009	367	10	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	390
2010	369	10	13	12	1	n/a	n/a	405
2011	349	17	14	19	2	0	9	410
2012	358	15	18	17	2	0	11	421
2013	357	21	17	18	1	0	14	428
2014	335	21	18	22	0	0	13	409
2015	360	20	24	19	0	0	11	434
2016	354	12	28	13	0	0	13	420
2017	359	13	31	22	0	0	13	438
2018	372	16	36	12	0	0	13	449
2019	352	20	43	9	1	0	13	438
2020	325	18	41	17	1	0	12	414
2021	309	15	43	37	0	0	19	423
2022	311	14	41	32	0	0	13	411
2023	303	14	45	27	0	0	9	398
2024	264	18	53	29	0	0	7	371

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 Ellington Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	414	29.0	14.2	n/a
1989	408	31.0	13.1	n/a
1990	406	32.0	12.6	n/a
1991	420	31.0	13.5	n/a
1992	432	31.7	13.6	3
1993	440	32.6	13.5	0.2
1994	482	30.4	15.9	4.1
1995	326	35.5	9.2	4.9
1996	326	35.5	9.2	4.9
1997	307	23.6	13.0	2.3
1998	306	26.3	11.6	2.9
1999	365	26.9	13.6	4.1
2000	363	28.2	12.9	3.3
2001	366	29.6	12.4	n/a
2002	345	32.8	10.5	4.1
2003	345	32.8	10.5	4.1
2004	397	33.7	11.8	4
2005	409	26.2	15.6	n/a
2006	404	26.6	15.2	5.2
2007	391	27.0	14.5	4.9
2008	408	32.5	12.6	4.9
2009	390	33.4	12.2	4.9
2010	405	33.2	12.2	8.6
2011	410	32.0	12.8	9
2012	421	33.0	12.7	10.5
2013	428	32.5	13.1	11.2
2014	409	33.1	12.3	11.5
2015	434	34.0	12.7	11.3
2016	420	34.0	12.3	11.7
2017	438	33.6	13.0	9.4
2018	449	37.2	12.0	10.2
2019	438	38.0	11.5	14.8
2020	414	35.0	11.8	17.6
2021	423	36.0	11.7	25.1
2022	411	29.0	14.1	18.2
2023	398	34.4	11.5	17.3
2024	371	35.4	10.4	19.7

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 Ellington Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	414	29.0	14.2	n/a
1989	408	31.0	13.1	n/a
1990	406	32.0	12.6	n/a
1991	420	31.0	13.5	n/a
1992	432	31.7	13.6	3
1993	440	32.6	13.5	0.2
1994	482	30.4	15.9	4.1
1995	326	35.5	9.2	4.9
1996	326	35.5	9.2	4.9
1997	307	23.6	13.0	2.3
1998	306	26.3	11.6	2.9
1999	365	26.9	13.6	4.1
2000	363	28.2	12.9	3.3
2001	366	29.6	12.4	n/a
2002	345	32.8	10.5	4.1
2003	345	32.8	10.5	4.1
2004	397	33.7	11.8	4
2005	409	26.2	15.6	n/a
2006	404	26.6	15.2	5.2
2007	391	27.0	14.5	4.9
2008	408	32.5	12.6	4.9
2009	390	33.4	12.2	4.9
2010	405	33.2	12.2	8.6
2011	410	32.0	12.8	9
2012	421	33.0	12.7	10.5
2013	428	32.5	13.1	11.2
2014	409	33.1	12.3	11.5
2015	434	34.0	12.7	11.3
2016	420	34.0	12.3	11.7
2017	438	33.6	13.0	9.4
2018	449	37.2	12.0	10.2
2019	438	38.0	11.5	14.8
2020	414	35.0	11.8	17.6
2021	423	36.0	11.7	25.1
2022	411	29.0	14.1	18.2
2023	398	34.4	11.5	17.3
2024	371	35.4	10.4	19.7

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 Ellington Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,111
2019	$14,839
2020	$15,704
2021	$16,936
2022	$17,376
2023	$19,281

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ellington Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 80^th of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 60^th of 249 Middle schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ellington Middle School)	63.9	63.7	0.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ellington School District)	63.9	63.7	0.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	56.1	48.8	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ellington Middle School)	67.6	66.3	1.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ellington School District)	67.6	66.3	1.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.1	39.9	6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ellington Middle School)	67.1	55.9	11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ellington School District)	67.1	55.4	11.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.8	48.5	7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ellington Middle School)	50.7	52.5	1.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ellington School District)	50.7	52.2	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	43.5	36.2	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	438	398	9.1%
African American	20	14	30%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	43	45	4.7%
Hispanic	9	27	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	352	303	13.9%
Two or More Races	13	9	30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.8%	17.3%	2.5%

Schools Near Ellington Middle 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
Ellington Middle School	Public	7-8	46 Middle Butcher Rd.	Ellington	06029	Tolland County	Ellington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 896-2339	371	35	10.4	19.7%	264 (71.2%)	18 (4.9%)	29 (7.8%)	53 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	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
Vernon Center Middle School	Public	6-8	777 Hartford Tpke.	Vernon	06066	Tolland County	Vernon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 870-6070	684	61	11.2	63.0%	320 (46.8%)	67 (9.8%)	193 (28.2%)	40 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (9.2%)	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
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	1,177	104	11.3	17.7%	522 (44.4%)	72 (6.1%)	120 (10.2%)	406 (34.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (4.8%)	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
East Windsor Middle School	Public	5-8	38 Main St.	Broad Brook	06016	Hartford County	East Windsor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 623-4488	300	28	10.7	58.7%	149 (49.7%)	43 (14.3%)	83 (27.7%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.7%)	42.9	132^nd of 250 public middle schools	47.2%		34.6	145^th of 249 public middle schools	41.8%	13	67.7		54.5	46.2	48.1	42.0	58.5	35.9	45.6	27.9	$26,717
Tolland Middle School	Public	6-8	1 Falcon Way	Tolland	06084	Tolland County	Tolland School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 870-6860	460	44	10.5	13.0%	375 (81.5%)	12 (2.6%)	44 (9.6%)	16 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	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
Mabelle B. Avery Middle School	Public	6-8	1 Vision Boulevard	Somers	06071	Tolland County	Somers School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 749-2270	308	29	10.7		269 (87.3%)	8 (2.6%)	20 (6.5%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	72	72^nd of 250 public middle schools	71.2%		76.3	57^th of 249 public middle schools	77.1%	15		64.0		63.4	56.4	78.7		55.1	40.2	59.8	$23,237
Illing Middle School	Public	7-8	227 Middle Tpke E	Manchester	06040	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 647-3400	790	78	10.1	59.5%	258 (32.7%)	203 (25.7%)	259 (32.8%)	51 (6.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (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
John F. Kennedy Middle School	Public	6-8	155 Raffia Rd.	Enfield	06082	Hartford County	Enfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 763-8855	1,068	98	10.8	50.9%	687 (64.3%)	76 (7.1%)	223 (20.9%)	33 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	44 (4.1%)	39.4	142^nd of 250 public middle schools	43.2%		32.3	153^rd of 249 public middle schools	38.6%	11		44.9		44.2	46.5	36.4		35.6	39.5	27.2	$18,050
Hall Memorial School	Public	5-8	111 River Rd.	Willington	06279	Tolland County	Willington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 429-9391	178	24	7.5	35.4%	148 (83.1%)	1 (0.6%)	17 (9.6%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (4.5%)	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
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy	Public	5-6	1151 Main St.	Manchester	06040	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 647-3571	849	75	11.2	60.2%	251 (29.6%)	211 (24.9%)	286 (33.7%)	75 (8.8%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	20 (2.4%)								(n/a)	35.6		31.1	27.8			23.6	25.0			$22,501

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